CarVerify

Free Car Check

YX56 OYP

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

113,425 mi
Last recorded113,425 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX56 OYP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 113,425 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer Inner Sills Both Side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under Body Cover Whit Undersell

Pass 25 Oct 2024 106,264 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

all front and rear inner and outer sills have rust bubbling

all front and rear suspension and all associated components have rust

exhaust heat shield lose

Pass 23 Oct 2023 104,630 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing x2 rusting (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 98,742 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 93,012 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 89,857 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 87,877 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 82,683 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 81,083 miles

Exhaust back box clamp corroded

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

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

Rear tyres worn on inner side

Pass 25 Oct 2016 76,590 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 76,590 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 70,085 miles

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

Offside Front sun visor damaged but not affecting drivers view of the road

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

Fail 23 Oct 2015 70,085 miles

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

Offside Front sun visor damaged but not affecting drivers view of the road

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 64,357 miles

Offside front tyre low tread and badly worn on inner edge.185/60/15H

Fail 10 Oct 2014 64,357 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front tyre low tread and badly worn on inner edge.185/60/15H

Pass 3 Oct 2013 53,433 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 50,153 miles

Back box strap corroded

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Sep 2012 50,096 miles

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

Back box strap corroded

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 47,861 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)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 38,648 miles

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

offside rear tyre getting low

Pass 1 Sep 2009 28,728 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
Full Citroen C3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YX56 OYP is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YX56 OYP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YX56 OYP?

You can check the full history of YX56 OYP by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YX56 OYP registered?

YX56 OYP is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 September 2006.

Is YX56 OYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX56 OYP shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YX56 OYP have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YX56 OYP. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.