CarVerify

Free Car Check

YG56 URV

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

82,345 mi
Last recorded82,345 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2021 82,345 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear inner sills corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2021 82,324 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear inner sills corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2020 80,601 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked on tread edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner +outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked on tread edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner +outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 78,543 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear inner sills slight corrosion

Pass 3 Aug 2018 74,745 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 72,886 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 71,339 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear bump stops missing

Fail 20 Sep 2016 71,335 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 29 Sep 2015 68,436 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2015 68,436 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

oil leak sump

slight corrosion under body

Pass 11 Sep 2014 63,831 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 55,621 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 49,500 miles

Air bag light on

Both rear suspension bump stop mising

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 43,743 miles

Air bag light on

Front brake discs startting to corroad

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 36,598 miles

Air bag light on

Pass 9 Sep 2009 28,446 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
Full Citroen C3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YG56 URV is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 URV, 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

How do I check the history of YG56 URV?

You can check the full history of YG56 URV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YG56 URV registered?

YG56 URV is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 September 2006.

Is YG56 URV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG56 URV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YG56 URV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YG56 URV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.