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PK56 YPV

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,699 mi
Last recorded47,699 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK56 YPV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2020 47,699 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 46,910 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 43,834 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 39,731 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 39,731 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2016 36,259 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 32,226 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 27,771 miles

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

o/s/r tyre cracked in tread

rear exhaust box band corroded

Fail 8 May 2014 27,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

o/s/r tyre cracked in tread

rear exhaust box band corroded

Pass 17 May 2013 23,129 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 18,798 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 18,796 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

air bag light on

engine light on

rear wiper split

speedo inop

Pass 12 Nov 2011 16,106 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 16,072 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2010 16,072 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 6,043 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 YPV is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YPV, 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 YPV registered?

PK56 YPV is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 November 2006.

Is PK56 YPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK56 YPV shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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