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YH56 XWR

2006 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

111,068 mi
Last recorded111,068 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH56 XWR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 111,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner and outer edges nearly through to cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn smooth on inner and outer edges nearly through to cords (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Oct 2017 110,818 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven delay in brake working (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner and outer edges nearly through to cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn smooth on inner and outer edges nearly through to cords (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 102,576 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 102,118 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Front discs worn

Offside Front cut in outer tyre wall

cat heat shields broken/rattle

injectors leaking

Pass 6 Oct 2015 90,357 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2015 90,357 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 78,024 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2014 78,024 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 64,557 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

offside sun visor loose/worn but not affecting drivers view

Fail 16 Oct 2013 64,557 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

offside sun visor loose/worn but not affecting drivers view

Pass 23 Oct 2012 47,901 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 40,984 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 40,984 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 24,813 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 XWR is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 XWR, 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 XWR is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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