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YG56 FPA

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,023 mi
Last recorded104,023 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 104,023 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2017 104,023 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 88,611 miles

Both rear suspension bump stops missing

Fail 30 Sep 2016 88,609 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65R14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Both rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 2 Oct 2015 75,994 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe - centre section (7.1.2)

centre section exhaust bracket snapped

Fail 2 Oct 2015 75,994 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe - centre section (7.1.2)

centre section exhaust bracket snapped

Pass 10 Sep 2014 70,723 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 67,652 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2014 67,652 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 60,517 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 54,697 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 46,107 miles

rear tyres 3mm tread

Pass 1 Sep 2010 37,835 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 28,764 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 FPA is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YG56 FPA, 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 FPA registered?

YG56 FPA is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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