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YD56 HXW

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

97,504 mi
Last recorded97,504 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD56 HXW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2024 97,504 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive areas adjacent to rear axle mounts o/s and n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2024 97,504 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive areas adjacent to rear axle mounts o/s and n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 93,533 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 89,294 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 85,584 miles

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

general underside corrosion

Pass 28 Aug 2020 77,162 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust box pipe deteriorated.

Pass 19 Aug 2019 68,122 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 57,990 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 54,196 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 49,543 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 44,968 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 40,516 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 40,516 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 35,863 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 31,869 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 28,088 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 23,487 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 17,423 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 17,423 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 HXW is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 HXW, 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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YD56 HXW is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 September 2006.

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