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YP56 WHD

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,579 mi
Last recorded155,579 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP56 WHD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2022 155,579 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 3 Dec 2022 155,579 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 149,057 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Dec 2021 149,038 miles

Emissions not tested black smoke on pre checks (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 143,058 miles

Front exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside headlamp lens deteriorating

Rear exhaust has a mounting missing

Fail 26 Nov 2020 143,058 miles

Front exhaust heat shield loose

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

Nearside headlamp lens deteriorating

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust has a mounting missing

Pass 30 Nov 2019 138,759 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2019 138,759 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 133,926 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective front turbo heat shield loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Front fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing panel rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rails have surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear wiper blade worn

Fail 8 Dec 2018 133,926 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective front turbo heat shield loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Front fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam h7 bulb fitted (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working 380 bulb fitted (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing panel rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rails have surface rust (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 9 Dec 2017 116,840 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2017 126,840 miles

Central engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement gear box mount (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Dec 2016 112,650 miles

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

OSR WHEEL BEARING NOISY BUT NOT ROUGH

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 104,438 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 96,443 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Nov 2013 89,078 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2012 75,880 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 75,880 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 59,947 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 44,181 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2009 28,795 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 WHD is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 YP56 WHD, 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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YP56 WHD is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 December 2006.

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