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PE56 YLJ

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,872 mi
Last recorded81,872 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE56 YLJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2022 81,872 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 76,598 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 72,569 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 72,569 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 67,247 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 67,247 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 62,917 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to middle exhaust joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 57,477 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 55,151 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust strap broken

Pass 12 Dec 2015 46,757 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Dec 2015 46,757 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both edges (4.1.E.1)

item removed

Pass 6 Dec 2014 38,236 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 21 Dec 2013 32,301 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 21 Dec 2013 32,301 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 22 Dec 2012 27,638 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 22,315 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 15,066 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 9,427 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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PE56 YLJ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2006 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 54,901 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PE56 YLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 20 years old, this Citroen C3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PE56 YLJ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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