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YD56 SMX

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

77,595 mi
Last recorded77,595 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD56 SMX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 77,595 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lip of corrosion inner face both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported spring clip where joins flexi part broken (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

corrosion front and rear of vehicle

Fail 28 Sep 2020 77,595 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lip of corrosion inner face both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop missing

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported spring clip where joins flexi part broken (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

corrosion front and rear of vehicle

Pass 20 Sep 2019 75,095 miles

Coil spring corroded all x 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded and back box baffles collapsed (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

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

service light on

Fail 20 Sep 2019 75,095 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all x 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded and back box baffles collapsed (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

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

service light on

Pass 21 Sep 2018 71,470 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust system corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

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

both rear shockers corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2018 71,470 miles

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

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

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust system corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

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

both rear shockers corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2017 67,722 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner ()

Nearside Rear axle bump stop missing

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded all x 4 (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 7 Sep 2016 64,378 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

both front and rear coil springs corodded

minor stone chips and scratch across windscreen

Pass 16 Sep 2015 58,082 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both front tyres wearing edges

front wipers poor clearance

high level brake lamp not working

nearside rear and both front road springs corodded

nearside rear bump stop missing

scratch in windscreen

Pass 5 Sep 2014 49,968 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust back box brackett

Fail 5 Sep 2014 49,968 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust back box brackett

Pass 20 Sep 2013 41,391 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust rear box support strap broken

Fail 20 Sep 2013 41,391 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust rear box support strap broken

Pass 19 Sep 2012 34,374 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 19 Sep 2012 34,374 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 29,765 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 29,765 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 24,395 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2010 24,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Damage to Nearside Front.

Pass 29 Oct 2009 15,380 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 15,380 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Sep 2009 13,518 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 SMX is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 YD56 SMX, 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 SMX is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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