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YX56 VYS

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

41,178 mi
Last recorded41,178 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX56 VYS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2018 41,178 miles

Exhaust hanger at rear broken but system still secure

Pass 28 Oct 2017 39,383 miles

rear exhaust mount broken strap around back box

Pass 31 Aug 2016 36,730 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 33,672 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts going white (1.4.A.2f)

child seat preventing inspection of a adult belt

high level stop light inop

Pass 26 Aug 2014 30,263 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 26,129 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2013 26,129 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 28 Aug 2012 22,365 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 28 Aug 2012 22,365 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 18,191 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 14,533 miles

CUT IN O/S/F TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL NOT TO CORDS

HIGH LLEVELL BRAKE LAMP INOP

Pass 25 Aug 2009 10,908 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 10,908 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 VYS is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VYS, 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

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What year was YX56 VYS registered?

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

Is YX56 VYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX56 VYS shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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