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YD56 CEJ

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,542 mi
Last recorded87,542 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD56 CEJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 87,542 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2020 87,542 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 82,290 miles

Rear Exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2018 72,491 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear back box loose

Pass 30 Aug 2017 60,707 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Tail pipe corroding.

Pass 16 Sep 2016 44,545 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 16 Sep 2016 44,545 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Sep 2015 31,392 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 17,669 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 13,351 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 13,148 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 12,857 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 12,532 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 11,142 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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YD56 CEJ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YD56 CEJ, 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 YD56 CEJ registered?

YD56 CEJ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 September 2006.

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