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PK56 YPL

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

50,352 mi
Last recorded50,352 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK56 YPL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 50,352 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2025 50,290 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour badly faded (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour badly faded (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill badly corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Dec 2024 48,802 miles

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

Nearside Front upper strut mount not located correctly

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 39,667 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 30,579 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 29,636 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underbody corrosion

Pass 4 Nov 2020 28,711 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 27,316 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 25,436 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 23,709 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 21,897 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 18,799 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 16,145 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 13,547 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 9,799 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 8,813 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 7,150 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 5,472 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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PK56 YPL 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 94.4%.

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 PK56 YPL, 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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What year was PK56 YPL registered?

PK56 YPL is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 November 2006.

Is PK56 YPL safe to buy?

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