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YK56 UYE

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,325 mi
Last recorded65,325 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK56 UYE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2022 65,325 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2022 65,325 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 56,750 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 45,380 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 37,199 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 2 Jul 2018 59,827 miles

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 4 Jul 2017 33,089 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 4 Jul 2017 33,089 miles

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 29 Jun 2016 30,457 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 30,457 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust rear section (7.1.1)

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)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 25,885 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 23,629 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 23,629 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 17,665 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 17,665 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 16,169 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 16,805 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 12,886 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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YK56 UYE is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UYE, 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 UYE registered?

YK56 UYE is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 September 2006.

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