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YR56 LDN

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

46,597 mi
Last recorded46,597 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR56 LDN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 46,597 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 46,583 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 39,100 miles

Offside Front tyre edge wear

Fail 3 Feb 2024 39,077 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front tyre edge wear

Pass 31 Jan 2023 31,816 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both front shocker top mountings slight play

slight hand brake travel

Pass 14 Jan 2022 24,563 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 24,427 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 23,891 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

all four tyres tread edgers cracking

Pass 12 Feb 2019 23,459 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front tyre outre sidewall cracking

Pass 13 Aug 2013 22,605 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 20,369 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 18,139 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 15,144 miles

customer advised to change number plates with ones in car

front brake discs corroding on inner face

Pass 1 Sep 2009 11,591 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 LDN is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YR56 LDN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR56 LDN registered?

YR56 LDN is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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