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YT56 WTU

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

66,895 mi
Last recorded66,895 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT56 WTU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2018 66,895 miles

Offside rear bump stop missing

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 3 Jan 2018 66,895 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Light lens (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Battery charge low

Bonnet release lever damaged

Offside rear bump stop missing

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 4 Jan 2017 60,112 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust centerpipe & box and tailpipe & box corroded,recommend renewal.

nearside rear suspension bump stop missing/deteriorated

Fail 3 Jan 2017 60,109 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust centerpipe & box and tailpipe & box corroded,recommend renewal.

nearside rear suspension bump stop missing/deteriorated

Pass 16 Dec 2015 52,370 miles

rear and center exhaust corroded,recommend replacement.

Fail 16 Dec 2015 52,370 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

rear and center exhaust corroded,recommend replacement.

Pass 19 Dec 2014 44,978 miles

exhaust tailpipe and box corroding,recommend replacement

nearside rear tyre tread wearing unevenly,recommend renewal.

Pass 29 Nov 2013 38,635 miles

exhaust tailpipe and box corroding,not blowing at present.

Fail 29 Nov 2013 38,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust tailpipe and box corroding,not blowing at present.

Pass 14 Dec 2012 32,137 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)

exhaust center pipe and box and tailpipe and box corroded,not blowing at present.

offside rear tyre perishing(age) recommend renewal

recommend wheel alignment check/adjustments ref uneven front tyre wear.

Pass 31 Oct 2011 23,307 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front tyres perishing,recommend renewal.

nearside front tyre outer wall scuffed/worn

offside rear tyre perishing,recommend renewal

rear brake discs corroding.

Pass 7 Sep 2010 17,544 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 14,986 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 WTU is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WTU, 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 WTU is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 October 2006.

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