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YH56 XVR

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

76,277 mi
Last recorded76,277 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2022 76,277 miles

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

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

Rear wiper blade + arm missing

Fail 24 Jun 2022 76,261 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear wiper blade + arm missing

Pass 18 Jun 2021 71,445 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Corrosion Through Out Under Body Braking And Suspension Components

Exhaust System Deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front And Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also Badly Worn / Scrubbing Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front And Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also Badly Worn / Scrubbing Inner Edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Slight Travel In Brake Pedal

Fail 8 Jun 2021 71,437 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both Front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Corrosion Through Out Under Body Braking And Suspension Components

Exhaust System Deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front And Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also Badly Worn / Scrubbing Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front And Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also Badly Worn / Scrubbing Inner Edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Slight Travel In Brake Pedal

Pass 31 Jan 2020 63,321 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2020 63,320 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 59,053 miles

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

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

corrosion on both front brake disc inner faces

sump appears porus

Pass 10 Feb 2018 55,282 miles

both front brake discs corroded on inner faces

sump appears porus

Fail 10 Feb 2018 55,282 miles

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

both front brake discs corroded on inner faces

sump appears porus

Pass 11 Feb 2017 50,675 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on both front brake disc inner faces

Fail 11 Feb 2017 50,675 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside wiper blade split

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on both front brake disc inner faces

Pass 18 Jan 2016 45,494 miles

both front wiper blades split

corrosion on both front brake disc inner faces

Fail 18 Jan 2016 45,494 miles

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

both front wiper blades split

corrosion on both front brake disc inner faces

Pass 29 Jan 2015 41,171 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front brake disc inner faces corroded

offside wiper blade split

Pass 30 Jan 2014 37,598 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front exhaust bracket broken

nearside front tyre wearing off on shoulders

offside front tyre wearing off on inner shoulder

rear exhaust bracket broken but still supported

rear wiper blade damaged

Pass 29 Sep 2012 33,355 miles

corrosion on offside front brake disc inner face

front brake pads worn very low

front exhaust bracket broken

light play in nearside front anti roll bar link arm

Pass 3 Oct 2011 29,944 miles

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

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

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 30 Sep 2010 25,650 miles

Nearside front tyre outer side wall slightly deteriorated

Nearside rear tyre outer side wall slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Sep 2009 20,280 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 XVR is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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