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YY56 FVL

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

92,988 mi
Last recorded92,988 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2021 92,988 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 87,878 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 87,874 miles

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

Offside Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 82,008 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 82,008 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 71,902 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 71,902 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 66,305 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 64,216 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil O/S/F (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 60,689 miles

n/s rear and o/s rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 14 Oct 2013 51,702 miles

Both rear tyres cracked

Clutch pedal biting point high

Nearside front tyre 3mm

Offside front outer CV boot split slightly

Offside front tyre close to 2mm

Pass 30 Oct 2012 47,837 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 43,239 miles

offside front outer cv gaitor weaping grease

Pass 22 Oct 2010 32,840 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 32,840 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 8 Oct 2009 21,102 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall scuffed

v/slight smearing from front wipers

Fail 8 Oct 2009 21,102 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall scuffed

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

v/slight smearing from front wipers

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 FVL is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FVL, 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 FVL is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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