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YC56 FFN

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

66,415 mi
Last recorded66,415 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC56 FFN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2019 66,415 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Oct 2019 66,415 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 61,946 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 61,946 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column such that there is a serious risk of detachment (2.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2017 57,181 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyres slightly perished on inner sidewall

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front tyre worn on outside edges

Fail 19 Oct 2017 57,181 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front tyre worn on outside edges

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

Nearside Rear tyres slightly perished on inner sidewall

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 52,999 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 52,999 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 47,715 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

water level low

Fail 13 Oct 2015 47,715 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

water level low

Pass 20 Oct 2014 42,684 miles

Water level low

Fail 20 Oct 2014 42,684 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Water level low

Pass 16 Oct 2013 37,610 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 31,761 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 31,761 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 26,190 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 20,527 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 14,772 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 14,772 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (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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YC56 FFN is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 YC56 FFN, 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 YC56 FFN registered?

YC56 FFN is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 October 2006.

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