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YX56 VYP

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

61,934 mi
Last recorded61,934 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX56 VYP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 61,934 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 61,854 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 57,101 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 57,101 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 51,535 miles

front number plate starting to deteriorate

nsr tyre perished

strong advise - nsf tyre close to legal limit and bald on outer edge

Fail 17 Aug 2016 51,534 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front number plate starting to deteriorate

nsr tyre perished

strong advise - nsf tyre close to legal limit and bald on outer edge

Pass 24 Aug 2015 46,918 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Aug 2015 46,918 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 41,841 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Sep 2013 36,321 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

surface cracks in offside rear tyre tread

Pass 6 Sep 2012 31,888 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 26,081 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 15,812 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 VYP is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue 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 VYP, 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 VYP registered?

YX56 VYP is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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