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YX56 OOG

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

77,977 mi
Last recorded77,977 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX56 OOG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 77,977 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 75,446 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 72,504 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 72,504 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Pass 11 May 2021 69,789 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 69,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure EXHAUST BOX (6.1.2 (a))

N/S WASHER POOR

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 15,324 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 64,914 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 63,330 miles

both rear tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 2 Feb 2017 58,334 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to split on inner wall

Fail 2 Feb 2017 58,334 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to split on inner wall

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 52,820 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edges

wheel centre caps fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 28 Jan 2015 45,740 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

rear exhaust box corroded

rear exhaust mount broken but sytem still supported

Pass 29 Jan 2014 40,346 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 35,301 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 35,301 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 13 Feb 2013 35,297 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2012 29,764 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 24,752 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 24,752 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 24,744 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 21,634 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 21,634 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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YX56 OOG is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YX56 OOG, 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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YX56 OOG is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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