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YK56 UXU

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

80,102 mi
Last recorded80,102 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK56 UXU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2022 80,102 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 70,795 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 70,769 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 62,572 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 59,359 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 59,344 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 56,177 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 56,177 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 52,812 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 49,111 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2014 44,860 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2014 44,860 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 40,487 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 37,902 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 37,898 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 29,998 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 29,998 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 21,039 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 19,066 miles

high level stop light in op

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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YK56 UXU is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,587cc 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 YK56 UXU, 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 YK56 UXU registered?

YK56 UXU is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 September 2006.

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