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YD56 SNU

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

113,443 mi
Last recorded113,443 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 113,443 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 106,826 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 103,461 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 98,220 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 90,523 miles

Central Front wind screen cracked- not affecting drivers view

Pass 6 May 2019 79,675 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Moisture in it (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 72,924 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 69,826 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 20 Jan 2017 69,824 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)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2015 67,222 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 61,570 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 54,410 miles

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 10 Oct 2012 47,774 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 41,029 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 33,002 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 16 Oct 2009 22,975 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)

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 SNU is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 SNU, 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 SNU registered?

YD56 SNU is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 October 2006.

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