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YH56 XYU

2006 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

58,905 mi
Last recorded58,905 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH56 XYU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 58,905 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 55,145 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2024 50,612 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2022 42,954 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2022 42,954 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 37,498 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy

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

Fail 13 Jan 2022 37,498 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 31,800 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 27,017 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 19,915 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 19,625 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 19,199 miles

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 21 Dec 2015 19,008 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 18,506 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Dec 2013 18,413 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2012 16,955 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 14,854 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 12,097 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 8,572 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 XYU is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 XYU, 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 XYU registered?

YH56 XYU is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 December 2006.

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The MOT history for YH56 XYU shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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