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YG56 EFE

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

63,650 mi
Last recorded63,650 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG56 EFE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 63,650 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 57,976 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 57,896 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2023 57,896 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 57,799 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 57,791 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 57,543 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 57,098 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 55,965 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 52,560 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 49,187 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 45,406 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 41,553 miles

Rear exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2014 38,456 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 35,079 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 32,254 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 29,151 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 24,364 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 21,142 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 EFE is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 EFE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YG56 EFE registered?

YG56 EFE is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 September 2006.

Is YG56 EFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG56 EFE shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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