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YX56 YRF

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

102,069 mi
Last recorded102,069 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX56 YRF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2023 102,069 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 102,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 99,082 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 99,082 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2021 93,747 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2020 87,866 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 86,396 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms front and rear bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 85,476 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 83,266 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 79,479 miles

both front tyres cracked

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 9 Apr 2015 75,613 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 74,796 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 73,290 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2013 73,290 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2012 67,558 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 52,320 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 34,853 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 20,123 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 YRF is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 YRF, 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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YX56 YRF is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 September 2006.

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