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YS56 AEY

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

44,831 mi
Last recorded44,831 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS56 AEY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 44,831 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 42,776 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 41,012 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 39,353 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 39,353 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 36,644 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 33,797 miles

chipped screen

Pass 26 Mar 2020 31,770 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished & 3mm close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished & 3mm close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Mar 2020 31,770 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished & 3mm close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished & 3mm close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 28,402 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear seat folded down seat belts not checked

Rear tyres perished 3mm

oil leak

screen chipped

Fail 3 Apr 2019 28,402 miles

Rear tyres perished 3mm

oil leak

screen chipped

Rear seat folded down seat belts not checked

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 24,233 miles

Rear tyres perished

Pass 3 Apr 2017 20,581 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 20,550 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 20,485 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 20,485 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 12 Mar 2015 18,527 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 16,434 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 14,760 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 12,338 miles

front wiper blades torn

Pass 9 Feb 2011 11,311 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 9,021 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 9,020 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 20 Nov 2008 6,172 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 6,172 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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YS56 AEY is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 YS56 AEY, 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 YS56 AEY registered?

YS56 AEY is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 November 2006.

Is YS56 AEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS56 AEY shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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