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YC56 UPY

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

96,411 mi
Last recorded96,411 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 96,411 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened coil spring fitted incorrectly (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front wheel arch liner inadequately clipped - catching on tyre and anti roll bar

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2025 96,351 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak catalytic convertor pipe flange broken and middle pipe flange holed (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened coil spring fitted incorrectly (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front wheel arch liner inadequately clipped - catching on tyre and anti roll bar

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 86,859 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

exhaust system has slight leak of gasses

o/s headlight has water ingress

Fail 11 Jan 2024 86,726 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

exhaust system has slight leak of gasses

o/s headlight has water ingress

Pass 19 Jan 2023 74,775 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

clutch worn biting point high

Fail 11 Jan 2023 74,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

clutch worn biting point high

Pass 13 Jan 2022 64,883 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2022 64,883 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 55,881 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Jan 2020 48,678 miles

Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust deteriorated and leaking slightly

o/s wing mirror has temporary repair

Fail 13 Jan 2020 48,678 miles

Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

exhaust deteriorated and leaking slightly

o/s wing mirror has temporary repair

Pass 17 Jan 2019 38,467 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Jan 2019 38,467 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 28,464 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2018 28,464 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 17,952 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 16,461 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front and both rears tyres cracking

Fail 29 Dec 2015 16,461 miles

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

offside front and both rears tyres cracking

Pass 29 Dec 2014 14,793 miles

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

Cracking in Nsf/Osr tyres

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Dec 2013 12,906 miles

nearside front disc corroded

Fail 27 Dec 2013 12,906 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

nearside front disc corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2012 11,538 miles

front discs surface corrosion both sides

Pass 12 Dec 2011 9,800 miles

front discs corroded on inside faces

small split on os wiper blade not effecting clearing the screen

Pass 16 Dec 2010 7,751 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 5,775 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 5,402 miles

Front brake disc slightly 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 UPY is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc 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 YC56 UPY, 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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YC56 UPY is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 November 2006.

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