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YH56 XVS

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

60,818 mi
Last recorded60,818 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2024 60,818 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 60,815 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2023 52,786 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 47,329 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 47,329 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 44,726 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 42,987 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 42,987 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 39,165 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 34,812 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 May 2017 34,822 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2017 34,802 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 34,066 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 34,066 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 32,947 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 29,697 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 26,871 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 26,870 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 24,304 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 21,620 miles

Centre brake light inoperative

Pass 21 Sep 2009 18,183 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 XVS is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XVS, 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 XVS registered?

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

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