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YE56 UZV

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

114,328 mi
Last recorded114,328 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2015
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE56 UZV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2015 114,328 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 114,327 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc right front outer gaiter (2.5.C.1a)

Horn not working horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear position lamp(s) not working left rear brake light (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no washers (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 98,273 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 83,041 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)

o/s n/s front inner wish bone bushes perished

Fail 30 Aug 2013 83,041 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

o/s n/s front inner wish bone bushes perished

Pass 20 Aug 2012 61,778 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Aug 2012 61,778 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Sep 2011 37,435 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 37,433 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 31,520 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

n/s/r tyre slightly perished.

Fail 4 Jan 2011 31,520 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

n/s/r tyre slightly perished.

Pass 9 Dec 2009 23,662 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 23,646 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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YE56 UZV is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YE56 UZV, 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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YE56 UZV is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 December 2006.

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