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YH56 SDU

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

54,988 mi
Last recorded54,988 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 54,988 miles

Front Lower oil sump corroded

Front Lower slight oil leak from oil sump

Nearside Front tyre wearing low

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low and perishing

Fail 14 Sep 2017 54,988 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65/14 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Lower oil sump corroded

Front Lower slight oil leak from oil sump

Nearside Front tyre wearing low

Nearside Rear tyre wearing low and perishing

Offside Front steering gaiter twisted but not split

Pass 12 Sep 2016 49,053 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 49,039 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 43,815 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 43,815 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 38,055 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2012 28,379 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 21,540 miles

front pads wearing low

Pass 13 Oct 2010 6,215 miles

engine coolant level on mininmum

front brake pads worn close to limit

rear wiper blade split

Fail 13 Oct 2010 6,214 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

engine coolant level on mininmum

front brake pads worn close to limit

rear wiper blade split

Pass 13 Oct 2009 9,139 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 SDU is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SDU, 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 YH56 SDU registered?

YH56 SDU is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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