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YG56 YVU

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

63,811 mi
Last recorded63,811 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG56 YVU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2023 63,811 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 29 Nov 2023 63,811 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 62,503 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2022 62,503 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 58,855 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 56,639 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 53,873 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 51,037 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 50,046 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 50,046 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 40,289 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 40,288 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 30,711 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 30,711 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure age related cracks (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 26,877 miles

both rear tyres perishing slightly due to age

Pass 5 Sep 2012 25,779 miles

rear tyres age relaetd cracks in sidewall

slight play on o/s inner rack arm

Pass 13 Sep 2011 23,863 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Sep 2010 19,899 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 13,485 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 YVU is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YVU, 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 YVU registered?

YG56 YVU is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 September 2006.

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