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YR56 UOC

2006 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,692 mi
Last recorded99,692 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2016
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR56 UOC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2016 99,692 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 99,692 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 90,528 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 81,283 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 30 Sep 2013 72,510 miles

exhaust corroded rear

Pass 13 Sep 2012 59,987 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear brakes unbalanced 49%

Fail 13 Sep 2012 59,987 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear brakes unbalanced 49%

Pass 27 Sep 2011 49,098 miles

alternator drive belt in very poor condition.

Pass 2 Oct 2009 31,617 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 UOC is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UOC, 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 UOC registered?

YR56 UOC is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is YR56 UOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR56 UOC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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