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YY56 FWM

2006 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2016
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

75,158 mi
Last recorded75,158 miles
Recorded on5 May 2015
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY56 FWM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2015 75,158 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 68,944 miles

o/s/f tyre inner shoulder worn

Fail 23 Apr 2014 68,944 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre inner shoulder worn

Pass 9 May 2013 62,402 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2013 62,402 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 57,313 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 57,311 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 12,145 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 12,145 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 FWM is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FWM, 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 FWM registered?

YY56 FWM is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2006.

Is YY56 FWM safe to buy?

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