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YX56 VYM

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

41,022 mi
Last recorded41,022 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX56 VYM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 41,022 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Sep 2016 36,629 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 36,629 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect condensation on the lens (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 33,083 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 28,598 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 28,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 22,594 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 12 Sep 2013 22,594 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 18,669 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f tyre low 1756514

Pass 12 Sep 2011 16,375 miles

brake fluid low

front brake pads low

Fail 12 Sep 2011 16,375 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake fluid low

front brake pads low

Pass 13 Sep 2010 14,224 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 11,316 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 VYM is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc 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 YX56 VYM, 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 VYM registered?

YX56 VYM is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 September 2006.

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