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YG56 DFF

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

111,392 mi
Last recorded111,392 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG56 DFF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 111,392 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 109,994 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 109,545 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 109,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 98,982 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 93,300 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 87,916 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2019 78,220 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 77,561 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 58,697 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 58,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 53,323 miles

Nearside Steering system slightly rough strut top bearing (2.2.D.1)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 53,323 miles

Nearside Steering system slightly rough strut top bearing (2.2.D.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 47,921 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2016 47,921 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 43,683 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 38,682 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 34,458 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 34,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake discs / Front brake pads worn

Oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2012 31,069 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 23,956 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 17,406 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 13,302 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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YG56 DFF is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YG56 DFF, 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 YG56 DFF registered?

YG56 DFF is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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