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YF56 FKJ

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

98,286 mi
Last recorded98,286 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF56 FKJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2020 98,286 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 98,285 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

BOTH FRONT DROP LINKS

Fail 24 Jan 2020 98,072 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 92,293 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 114,333 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 85,940 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint drop link slight play (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2018 85,940 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint drop link slight play (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer strap sequard (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 78,333 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Feb 2017 78,333 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp fitted (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 70,685 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 70,665 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2015 64,229 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 59,126 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 52,513 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 43,208 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 35,193 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 35,193 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2009 25,951 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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YF56 FKJ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YF56 FKJ, 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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YF56 FKJ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 December 2006.

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