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YY56 AKN

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

144,051 mi
Last recorded144,051 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY56 AKN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2023 144,051 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 144,041 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 132,353 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 124,813 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 124,813 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 118,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 112,923 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 107,466 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 101,849 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 98,893 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 94,142 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 84,103 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 77,202 miles

both rear tyres poor condition

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Sep 2011 72,987 miles

Aux belt noisey

Pass 27 Sep 2010 59,175 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 44,697 miles

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

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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YY56 AKN is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YY56 AKN, 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 YY56 AKN registered?

YY56 AKN is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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