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YG56 SMO

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

66,458 mi
Last recorded66,458 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2023 66,458 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody components showing slightly wear/corrosion

undertray and underbody seal covered

Fail 26 Jul 2023 66,457 miles

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting bothsides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertray and underbody seal covered

Fail 27 Jun 2023 66,385 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ns/r outer sill is corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

ADVISE: suspension components, brake components, exhaust etc. showing slight age relation corrosion/wear

Exhaust mounting defective ADVISE: rear exhaust bracket behind rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ADVISE: both front tyres are showing slight wear on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 64,346 miles

Nearside Front Tyre bald on outer edge

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

Fail 4 Jul 2022 64,339 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre bald on outer edge

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 63,116 miles

Offside Front Driveshaft seal misting

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 59,442 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driveshaft seal misting

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2020 59,442 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65-14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65-14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driveshaft seal misting

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 57,935 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive os shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres cracking within tread

Fail 26 Jun 2019 57,935 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure hanger missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive os shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres cracking within tread

Pass 5 Jul 2018 55,461 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 6 Jul 2017 51,915 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 50,358 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 47,354 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 17 Oct 2014 43,789 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 40,392 miles

o/s/front and both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 16 Oct 2012 37,301 miles

all tyres starting to crack on outer edges

Fail 16 Oct 2012 37,301 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 30,625 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 28,138 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 SMO is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SMO, 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 SMO registered?

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

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