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YY56 BFX

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

47,674 mi
Last recorded47,674 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY56 BFX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 47,674 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked dated 2012 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracking dated 2012 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Mar 2026 47,643 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked dated 2012 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracking dated 2012 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 46,149 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 44,361 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 43,995 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 43,326 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 42,960 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 42,572 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 42,572 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 41,856 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 41,856 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 40,883 miles

high level brake light inop

nsr brake binding slightly

Pass 26 Sep 2016 39,815 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 38,290 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 37,152 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 35,112 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 33,549 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 31,265 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 25,511 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 18,896 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 BFX is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BFX, 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 BFX registered?

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

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