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YE56 VFY

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

51,805 mi
Last recorded51,805 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE56 VFY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 51,805 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2024 49,835 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 48,167 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus o/side are worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced plus o/side inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 46,748 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 May 2022 46,733 miles

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 May 2021 45,591 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 44,728 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 44,728 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2019 42,671 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 40,160 miles

front brake pads wearing

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 14 May 2018 40,157 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

front brake pads wearing

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 18 May 2017 37,618 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 6 May 2016 34,024 miles

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

offside rear tyre in poor condition

Pass 12 May 2015 30,560 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 26,802 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 22,879 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 22,876 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2012 19,224 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 19,221 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2011 15,764 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 10,368 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 10,368 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 9,604 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

fornt bumper scuffed

master cylinder fluid needs topping up

Fail 12 Oct 2009 9,603 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

fornt bumper scuffed

master cylinder fluid needs topping up

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 VFY is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 VFY, 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 YE56 VFY registered?

YE56 VFY is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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