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YS56 HGJ

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

74,515 mi
Last recorded74,515 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS56 HGJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 74,515 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 70,183 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2023 70,181 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 63,277 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 58,069 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2021 58,069 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 50,134 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 44,159 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2019 44,159 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

oil leak

Pass 2 May 2018 38,816 miles

Central Rear stop light not working

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 May 2018 38,816 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Central Rear stop light not working

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 May 2017 33,375 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 33,375 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 May 2016 27,036 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 21,503 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 21,129 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 24 Sep 2014 21,129 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside front tyre cracking

Pass 7 Oct 2013 20,039 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 19,011 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 17,342 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 15,874 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 14,347 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 HGJ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YS56 HGJ, 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 HGJ registered?

YS56 HGJ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 December 2006.

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