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YH56 XVF

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,659 mi
Last recorded125,659 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH56 XVF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 125,659 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 125,651 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 122,819 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 114,884 miles

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

bulb tell tale warning light on (no bulbs out)

spare tyre flat

Fail 10 Nov 2018 114,884 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

bulb tell tale warning light on (no bulbs out)

spare tyre flat

Pass 3 Nov 2017 105,804 miles

both sides rear suspension bump stops missing

Fail 3 Nov 2017 105,783 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

both sides rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 31 Oct 2016 99,884 miles

Engine light on the dash .

Exhaust bracket broken at front of the car .

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Very low on both inside and out side edges . (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has age crack on the inner side wall .

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Oct 2015 98,809 miles

Centre Brake light not working

Corrosion on inner faces of front brake discs

Oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2014 98,011 miles

both front brake discs slightly corroded around edges,both rear coils springs have slight corrosion

Pass 19 Mar 2014 86,535 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Mar 2014 86,535 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 70,432 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 55,145 miles

front tyres starting to wear on insides

Pass 24 Sep 2010 45,656 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 33,174 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 XVF is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 YH56 XVF, 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 XVF registered?

YH56 XVF is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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