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YG56 XNS

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,808 mi
Last recorded51,808 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2016
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG56 XNS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2016 51,808 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 51,808 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 46,008 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

slight play in both front track rod ends

Fail 29 Sep 2015 46,008 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

slight play in both front track rod ends

Pass 8 Apr 2015 43,648 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 40,555 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 38,981 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 35,390 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 31,050 miles

offside front tyre cracking on outer wall

Pass 26 Jul 2010 28,517 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 28,517 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 26,958 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

aims on lower limits

rear pads wearing low

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 XNS is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XNS, 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 XNS registered?

YG56 XNS is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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