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YH56 RYV

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,662 mi
Last recorded128,662 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH56 RYV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2020 128,662 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Sep 2020 128,595 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

oil leak underneath around engine

Pass 5 Sep 2019 117,882 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 14 Aug 2018 112,044 miles

Rear n/s bump stop missing

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective could wipe better (3.4 (b) (i))

Front brakes 20% out of balance

Front discs corroded

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured pale orange (4.4.3 (a))

slight steering play , detected at the steering wheel

Pass 15 Aug 2017 106,974 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 100,782 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 93,051 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 81,199 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 81,199 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 70,795 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 58,257 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 58,257 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 47,629 miles

front discs corroded on inside edge

Pass 7 Oct 2010 36,700 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 25,628 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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YH56 RYV is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YH56 RYV, 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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YH56 RYV is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 October 2006.

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