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YS56 AHL

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,863 mi
Last recorded141,863 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS56 AHL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2017 141,863 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust noisy clamps (7.1.4)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 23 Nov 2017 141,862 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust noisy clamps (7.1.4)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 137,287 miles

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

exhaust mount broken at rear but still supported by rear strap

Pass 12 Nov 2015 121,435 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2014 101,725 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 84,667 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 84,663 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 72,047 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 59,579 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 49,145 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 49,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 38,495 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 AHL is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AHL, 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 YS56 AHL registered?

YS56 AHL is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 December 2006.

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