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YP56 BRV

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

60,962 mi
Last recorded60,962 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP56 BRV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 60,962 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2026 60,962 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 60,560 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 60,559 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 43,027 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 36,261 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2022 36,261 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 25,173 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2021 25,173 miles

Exhaust system insecure back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 23,855 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 23,855 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 23,214 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 21,853 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 20,599 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 19,183 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 17,600 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 16,155 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 14,632 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 15,468 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 17,563 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 10,965 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 8,367 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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YP56 BRV is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YP56 BRV, 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 YP56 BRV registered?

YP56 BRV is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 October 2006.

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The MOT history for YP56 BRV shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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