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YT56 TEV

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

76,319 mi
Last recorded76,319 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT56 TEV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2023 76,319 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 75,552 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 74,444 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 73,404 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 72,191 miles

Offside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 70,105 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 67,547 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 64,798 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 61,589 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 54,326 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 54,172 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 47,471 miles

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

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

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

airbag warning light indicates a fault but no obvious signs of system failure.

Pass 5 Sep 2012 40,016 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 32,849 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 24,873 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 17,610 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 TEV is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 TEV, 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 TEV registered?

YT56 TEV is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 September 2006.

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