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YS56 HYM

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

120,522 mi
Last recorded120,522 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS56 HYM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2023 120,522 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 118,537 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2021 115,925 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 7 Jan 2021 115,925 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2019 112,917 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2019 110,106 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2019 110,106 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 107,544 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 107,544 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2016 104,843 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

heat shield loose

Fail 17 Dec 2016 104,843 miles

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

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

heat shield loose

Pass 3 Dec 2015 97,826 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 97,826 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 92,787 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Dec 2014 92,787 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 83,392 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 74,996 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 65,349 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear silencer mounting bracket has broken and is now secured with wire

Fail 23 Dec 2011 65,349 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/r tyre is punctured

rear silencer mounting bracket has broken and is now secured with wire

tyre pressures were all low - set prior to test

Pass 22 Dec 2010 53,163 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all tyre pressures were low - adjusted prior to test

n/s/r tyre is punctured , close to tread depth limit and deteriorating with age - 175/65 r14 82t

Fail 22 Dec 2010 53,163 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all tyre pressures were low - adjusted prior to test

n/s/r tyre is punctured , close to tread depth limit and deteriorating with age - 175/65 r14 82t

Pass 19 Dec 2009 41,245 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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 HYM is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YS56 HYM, 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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YS56 HYM is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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