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YY56 KBN

2006 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

76,054 mi
Last recorded76,054 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY56 KBN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2017 76,054 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 69,551 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 62,596 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 62,596 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2014 144,510 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 16 Oct 2014 144,510 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 17 Oct 2013 124,588 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust back box corroded

front brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2012 106,323 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 106,323 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 87,301 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 87,301 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2010 68,465 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 51,573 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Nov 2009 51,573 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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 KBN is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KBN, 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 KBN registered?

YY56 KBN is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 November 2006.

Is YY56 KBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY56 KBN shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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