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YC56 VKO

2006 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,854 mi
Last recorded108,854 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC56 VKO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2020 108,854 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Jul 2020 108,854 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 104,505 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 100,342 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jul 2018 100,342 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin INJECTORS LEAKING (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 95,241 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 92,269 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2016 92,269 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 89,093 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 85,797 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 77,093 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 67,001 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 53,964 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 43,792 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 33,227 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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YC56 VKO is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YC56 VKO, 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 VKO is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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