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YY56 AKO

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

50,911 mi
Last recorded50,911 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY56 AKO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2022 50,911 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill starting to corrode (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 50,911 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge below limit (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill starting to corrode (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 46,205 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 46,205 miles

Offside Front Steering component casing not properly attached balljoint fixing bolts catching on lock (2.1.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 40,206 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 40,206 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure bracket detached (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 28,677 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 28,677 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 28,179 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 27,258 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 26,028 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 21,942 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 21,045 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 19,393 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 17,153 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 15,414 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 13,833 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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YY56 AKO is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AKO, 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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YY56 AKO is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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