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YP56 FLV

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

91,067 mi
Last recorded91,067 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP56 FLV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2024 91,067 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil leak but not excessive

Fail 20 Dec 2023 91,039 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 88,632 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear both binding slightly

Pass 8 Sep 2021 86,196 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 86,190 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 83,538 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 81,080 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 76,470 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 76,470 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pads approx. 80% worn

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 70,315 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 70,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 61,430 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 54,217 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 45,890 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 45,890 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 36,527 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 17 Jul 2012 29,955 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 29,955 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 21 Jul 2011 20,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre perishing

Pass 21 Jul 2011 20,819 miles

nearside front tyre perishing

Pass 4 Oct 2010 19,424 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 16,942 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 FLV is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 YP56 FLV, 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 FLV registered?

YP56 FLV is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 November 2006.

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