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YK56 YSL

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,522 mi
Last recorded58,522 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2014
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK56 YSL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2014 58,522 miles

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

slight oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2013 54,335 miles

slight engine oil leak

Fail 22 Jun 2013 54,335 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

slight engine oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2012 45,722 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 45,722 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 37,773 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 37,773 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 27,394 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 20,017 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 YSL is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 YSL, 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 YSL registered?

YK56 YSL is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 September 2006.

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