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YX56 PBU

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

79,172 mi
Last recorded79,172 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2018 79,172 miles

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

General underbody and chassis corrosion

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Dec 2017 79,171 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

General underbody and chassis corrosion

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 79,129 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake slightly binding

Nearside Rear Tyre has slight cracks

Nearside Rear Under tray insecure

Offside Front Tyre has slight cracks

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake slightly binding

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

Oil leak

Rear Wiper torn

Fail 28 Nov 2016 79,129 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake slightly binding

Nearside Rear Tyre has slight cracks

Nearside Rear Under tray insecure

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has slight cracks

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake slightly binding

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Wiper torn

Pass 8 Jul 2015 78,317 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

front disc very rusty.

Fail 24 Jun 2015 78,317 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

front disc very rusty.

Pass 8 Sep 2012 72,539 miles

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

tow bar electric socket faulty.

vehicle over heats .

Pass 9 Sep 2011 71,899 miles

front brake discs worn

o/s rear tyre 2mm

Fail 8 Sep 2011 71,899 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

front brake discs worn

o/s rear tyre 2mm

Fail 1 Sep 2010 64,975 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 64,975 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 52,570 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 PBU is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 PBU, 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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What year was YX56 PBU registered?

YX56 PBU is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 September 2006.

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