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YR56 ONL

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

108,302 mi
Last recorded108,302 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR56 ONL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2020 108,302 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 99,956 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2019 99,946 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 81,531 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 81,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column such that there is a serious risk of detachment (2.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 76,772 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 76,767 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 69,785 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt weeping grease (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + worn smooth on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside headlamp has condensation

offside front lower suspension arm ball joint bolt is not a pinch bolt

Fail 14 Jul 2016 69,785 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt weeping grease (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + worn smooth on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside headlamp has condensation

offside front lower suspension arm ball joint bolt is not a pinch bolt

Pass 16 Jun 2015 62,479 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 55,640 miles

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

servere oil/diesel leak looks to be around fuel pump area but too much residue to be sure

Fail 25 Jun 2014 55,640 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

nail in nsf tyre

servere oil/diesel leak looks to be around fuel pump area but too much residue to be sure

Pass 19 Jun 2013 47,193 miles

Oil leak

slight crack on o/side rear light lens

Fail 19 Jun 2013 47,193 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

slight crack on o/side rear light lens

Pass 21 Jun 2012 40,174 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 40,174 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs part worn .

Pass 20 Jun 2011 32,081 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 32,081 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 23,982 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 20,076 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 20,046 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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 ONL is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ONL, 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 YR56 ONL registered?

YR56 ONL is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 October 2006.

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