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YD56 CEN

2006 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

86,114 mi
Last recorded86,114 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD56 CEN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 86,114 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2026 86,112 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 85,674 miles

Front exhaust bracket deteriorated

Headlamp lenses deteriorated slightly affecting beam pattern

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Date of manufacture 2014 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 83,115 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 79,923 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 75,311 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 75,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Apr 2020 73,475 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 69,571 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 64,845 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 59,868 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 59,856 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 21 Aug 2015 51,224 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 44,698 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 38,490 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 31,904 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 1 Sep 2012 31,904 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 27,404 miles

front tyres at 3mm rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 5 Sep 2011 27,404 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front tyres at 3mm rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 4 Sep 2010 22,998 miles

all four tyres starting to perish and crack on sidewalls

Pass 4 Sep 2009 19,250 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 CEN is a 2006 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 CEN, 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 CEN registered?

YD56 CEN is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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