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YD56 SOU

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,945 mi
Last recorded79,945 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD56 SOU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 79,945 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 76,795 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2021 76,795 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 74,574 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 74,567 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (1.6 (d))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 71,495 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 68,186 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively (1.6 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 67,127 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 67,127 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 63,551 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 63,492 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits due to blow at exhaust joint (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on tread (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 61,619 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 55,078 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 55,035 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 49,141 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 41,899 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 41,899 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 34,570 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 26,505 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 4 Sep 2009 19,560 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Passenger air bag turned off

Fail 4 Sep 2009 19,560 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Passenger air bag turned off

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 SOU is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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