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YP56 YRS

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

77,218 mi
Last recorded77,218 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP56 YRS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 77,218 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 76,127 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 75,022 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 73,874 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 71,719 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 69,620 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 67,496 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 64,869 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 62,501 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 59,005 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 59,005 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 55,885 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 52,973 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 47,115 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 39,739 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 31,587 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 23,718 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 17 Nov 2009 15,453 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 YRS is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 YRS, 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 YRS registered?

YP56 YRS is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 November 2006.

Is YP56 YRS safe to buy?

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