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SY56 YTB

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

29,888 mi
Last recorded29,888 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY56 YTB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 29,888 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 28,677 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 27,150 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 22,818 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 22,479 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 22,068 miles

interior rear view mirror deteriorated

nearside and offside rear tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 4 Jan 2017 21,733 miles

Rear tyre sidewalls perishing

front exhaust mounting broken

Pass 10 Nov 2015 20,588 miles

front exhaust mounting bracket corroded/split

rear tyre sidewalls starting to perish

Pass 11 Nov 2014 19,481 miles

Exhaust front bracket corroded

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

Offside rear tyre sidewalls slightly perished

Fail 10 Nov 2014 19,475 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust front bracket corroded

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

Offside rear tyre sidewalls slightly perished

Pass 18 Nov 2013 18,358 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 17,250 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 16,756 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 15,092 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 10,454 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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SY56 YTB is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 YTB, 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 SY56 YTB registered?

SY56 YTB is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2006.

Is SY56 YTB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY56 YTB shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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