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YP56 MSY

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

59,253 mi
Last recorded59,253 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP56 MSY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2021 59,253 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 57,699 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 55,714 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 10 Nov 2018 45,198 miles

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

Offside Front 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 9 Nov 2017 36,036 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 27,228 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2015 22,930 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 19,955 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 19,048 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2013 19,048 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 17,717 miles

Offside front brake binding slightly.

Pass 17 Oct 2011 17,290 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall perished

Fail 14 Oct 2011 17,290 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

n/s/f tyre sidewall perished

Pass 25 Oct 2010 13,428 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 10,080 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 MSY is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 MSY, 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 MSY registered?

YP56 MSY is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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