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YX56 YRM

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

57,193 mi
Last recorded57,193 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX56 YRM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 57,193 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 55,658 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 54,556 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 52,477 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 52,477 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 51,596 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 51,596 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 50,662 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 49,419 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 49,419 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 46,699 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 42,470 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 36,991 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 31,778 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 27,218 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 22,963 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 18,398 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 13,853 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 9,469 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 4,495 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

frt wipers just starting to smear

Pass 30 Sep 2009 4,495 miles

frt wipers just starting to smear

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 YRM is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 YRM, 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 YRM registered?

YX56 YRM is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 October 2006.

Is YX56 YRM safe to buy?

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