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YR56 DYN

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,319 mi
Last recorded82,319 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR56 DYN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2021 82,319 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

underbody and suspension components undersealed

Pass 5 Nov 2019 82,077 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

under vehicle and suspension component corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2019 82,077 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

under vehicle and suspension component corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2018 82,034 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 82,033 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2015 74,752 miles

exaust body sheild rattle

Pass 22 Jul 2014 67,786 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 67,748 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

rear exhaust silencer retaining bracket no longer attached and rattling

Pass 31 Jul 2013 60,472 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 51,127 miles

N/S/F Tyre wear on edges.

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

Fail 7 Aug 2012 51,127 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pads possibly getting low hard too see.

Bulb warning message on dash.

Front brake discs worn.

N/S/F Tyre wear on edges.

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

Fail 22 Aug 2011 38,179 miles

Coolant leak.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 38,179 miles

Coolant leak.

Pass 23 Aug 2010 31,041 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 24,729 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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YR56 DYN is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YR56 DYN, 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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YR56 DYN is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 September 2006.

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