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SV56 YLT

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,824 mi
Last recorded99,824 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV56 YLT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2019 99,824 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear brakes sticking on slightly

underside vehicle corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2019 99,822 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear brakes sticking on slightly

underside vehicle corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2018 97,121 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 88,356 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 79,505 miles

slight imbalance at front and rear brakes but within limits

Fail 3 Nov 2016 79,505 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight imbalance at front and rear brakes but within limits

Pass 4 Nov 2015 72,882 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 58,914 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 48,669 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 41,540 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 41,537 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 29,307 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 29,300 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs lightly corroded and scored

Pass 16 Oct 2009 19,753 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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SV56 YLT is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SV56 YLT, 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 SV56 YLT registered?

SV56 YLT is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 October 2006.

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