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YY56 BCZ

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

166,314 mi
Last recorded166,314 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY56 BCZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2019 166,314 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear lens missing (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 18 Nov 2019 166,311 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear lens missing (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 156,283 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 138,522 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 119,984 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 100,120 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 84,990 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 65,060 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 65,060 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 42,745 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 37,496 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 31,198 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 24,499 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 BCZ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BCZ, 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 BCZ registered?

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

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