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YG56 YVX

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,247 mi
Last recorded89,247 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG56 YVX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 89,247 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2023 89,232 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 86,023 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 81,766 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 78,474 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 71,955 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2019 71,937 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 65,474 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 57,869 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 51,596 miles

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

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

item removed from the windscreen prior to test

Pass 12 Dec 2014 45,119 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 11 Dec 2013 37,781 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 31,935 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 31,935 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2011 15,815 miles

Both front wiper blades torn slighjtly.

Both rear tyres outer walls cracking.

Pass 22 Nov 2010 18,293 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 14,791 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 14,428 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 YVX is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YVX, 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 YVX registered?

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

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