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YT56 TEJ

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

83,118 mi
Last recorded83,118 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT56 TEJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2022 83,118 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 82,380 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 78,058 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 76,321 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 72,031 miles

Central brake light not working

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Check strap (6.2.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyres cracking but not showing cords

Offside Rear Tyres cracking but not showing cords

Fail 15 Jun 2017 72,031 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Central brake light not working

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Check strap (6.2.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyres cracking but not showing cords

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyres cracking but not showing cords

Pass 20 Jun 2016 64,336 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 57,683 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 49,796 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust Bracket Snapped

Fail 23 May 2014 49,796 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust Bracket Snapped

Fail 31 May 2013 42,165 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 May 2013 42,165 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Jun 2012 34,486 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 25,174 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 22,629 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 18,240 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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YT56 TEJ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YT56 TEJ, 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 YT56 TEJ registered?

YT56 TEJ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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