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YT56 UTC

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

56,869 mi
Last recorded56,869 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT56 UTC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 23 Dec 2021 56,869 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 56,165 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2020 56,164 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 55,257 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 53,887 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 53,887 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 51,744 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 49,446 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2016 49,446 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 47,312 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 44,037 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 44,037 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 38,387 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 38,387 miles

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

N/S/R/ BUMP STOP MISSING

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 38,317 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 33,534 miles

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)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 28,743 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 23,648 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 23,648 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 17,741 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 UTC is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YT56 UTC, 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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YT56 UTC is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 October 2006.

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