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YS56 HYU

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

97,523 mi
Last recorded97,523 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS56 HYU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2021 97,523 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 97,523 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play top strut mounting has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play top strut mounting has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources number plate light cover missing (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 919,998 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 91,998 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault abs light on all the time (1.6 (b))

Offside Front tyre worn close to legal limet

Pass 3 Sep 2019 86,958 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 81,000 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 81,000 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 75,445 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 75,445 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 69,039 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2016 69,036 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 64,169 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 57,193 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 49,748 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 49,748 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 44,129 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 17 Dec 2011 33,224 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 26,316 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 21,466 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 HYU is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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