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YS56 HYX

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

179,265 mi
Last recorded179,265 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2016
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS56 HYX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2016 179,265 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 179,261 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 167,297 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 167,297 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 159,898 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 150,456 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 139,449 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 128,591 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 105,254 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 105,254 miles

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

slight free play in hand brake lever

Pass 9 Dec 2009 81,697 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 HYX is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 HYX, 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 HYX registered?

YS56 HYX is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 December 2006.

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