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SY56 UYL

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

112,242 mi
Last recorded112,242 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY56 UYL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 112,242 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2024 110,906 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 109,980 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 108,998 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 108,983 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch missing (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Please note: both rear coil springs corroded.

Pass 12 Aug 2021 106,214 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 101,625 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 96,365 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 91,069 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 88,144 miles

Rear both rear tyres

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 3 Aug 2016 82,900 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 82,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 73,693 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 65,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 65,480 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 54,997 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 47,097 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 40,470 miles

Clutch worn

Pass 28 Sep 2010 33,686 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 25,749 miles

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

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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SY56 UYL is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 SY56 UYL, 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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SY56 UYL is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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