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YX56 OYL

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

74,391 mi
Last recorded74,391 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX56 OYL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 74,391 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2025 74,391 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2024 73,023 miles

Offside Front headlamp dipped beam image is slightly affected. The headlamp lens is deteriorating

Offside Front seat belt retracting mechanism is very slow to fully retract all the loose webbing.

The nearside and offside front doors check-straps do not function as intended

The rear exhaust silencer support strap is excessively deteriorated

Pass 10 Oct 2023 71,475 miles

Nearside Front headlamp dipped beam image is slightly deteriorating

Nearside Front seat belt retracting mechanism is slow to fully retract all the loose webbing

Offside Front headlamp dipped beam image is slightly deteriorating

Offside Front seat belt retracting mechanism is slow to fully retract all the loose webbing

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 71,475 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation Stop lamps do not illuminate immediately (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front headlamp dipped beam image is slightly deteriorating

Nearside Front seat belt retracting mechanism is slow to fully retract all the loose webbing

Offside Front headlamp dipped beam image is slightly deteriorating

Offside Front seat belt retracting mechanism is slow to fully retract all the loose webbing

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 69,324 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 87,189 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2021 67,189 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 64,592 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Void of thread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 64,580 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Void of thread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 57,056 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 57,056 miles

Exhaust system insecure backbox (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 49,863 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 49,863 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 46,090 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 40,649 miles

both rear tyres cracking on inner and outer sidewalls

Pass 8 Sep 2014 38,844 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 38,742 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 36,617 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 36,617 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 35,016 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 35,016 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 30 Aug 2011 28,771 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 28,771 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 23,058 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 15,718 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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YX56 OYL is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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