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YK56 YTE

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

74,357 mi
Last recorded74,357 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 74,357 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front side repeater outer plastic casing slightly cracked

Offside front wing has slight damage

Rear middle brake light not working

Pass 1 Mar 2016 68,787 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight oil leak

engine oil sump corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2016 68,785 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre scrubbing

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front tyre scrubbing

Slight oil leak

engine oil sump corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2015 62,479 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front bumper lip broken

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

Fail 28 Feb 2015 62,476 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front bumper lip broken

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

Fail 6 Mar 2014 55,924 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 55,924 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 47,754 miles

rear exhaust hanger corroded and weak

Pass 6 Mar 2012 42,352 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 38,269 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 33,462 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 32,092 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 32,092 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 YTE is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YTE, 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 YTE registered?

YK56 YTE is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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