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SV56 YMD

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

57,183 mi
Last recorded57,183 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV56 YMD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 57,183 miles

Lower sills corroding

Fail 1 Dec 2025 57,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Lower sills corroding

Pass 4 Dec 2024 52,800 miles

Lower sills corroding

Fail 4 Dec 2024 52,800 miles

Lower sills corroding

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp not working NS + OS (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 49,264 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 42,484 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 28 Sep 2021 35,686 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2021 35,604 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 28,839 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 28,833 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

both rear brake hoses ferrules starting to rust

both rear suspension bump stop rubbers missing

Pass 19 Sep 2019 28,463 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 27,070 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2018 27,069 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn torn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt burst (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing excessive cracking no ply showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 25,368 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 25,366 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 23,692 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 22,902 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2015 22,902 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 13,509 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

advise offside rear tyre perished

Pass 11 Oct 2013 19,901 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken beside tailbox but system still secure

offside rear tyre starting to perish on inner sidewall

Fail 11 Oct 2013 19,901 miles

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

centre exhaust bracket broken beside tailbox but system still secure

offside rear tyre starting to perish on inner sidewall

Pass 17 Oct 2012 18,091 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 18,091 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 16,195 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 14,375 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 12,272 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 YMD is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 YMD, 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 YMD registered?

SV56 YMD is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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