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YH56 XWX

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,745 mi
Last recorded95,745 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 95,745 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2018 95,733 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 89,879 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 84,529 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 84,519 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 75,976 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 73,178 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 69,830 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 61,148 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to see pad condition due to the type of wheel fitted

Fail 4 Oct 2012 61,148 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to see pad condition due to the type of wheel fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2011 51,891 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 41,793 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 31,610 miles

centre rear stop light not working

Fail 24 Sep 2009 31,610 miles

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

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

centre rear stop light not working

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 XWX is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 XWX, 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 XWX registered?

YH56 XWX is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 October 2006.

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