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YY56 KDJ

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

129,919 mi
Last recorded129,919 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY56 KDJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2019 129,919 miles

Both front suspension arm rear bush attachment slight play

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 14 Dec 2018 129,863 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing rubber missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure badly perished to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished side wall and between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 121,349 miles

o/s/f tyre edges worn-o/s/f front wishbone bush deteriorated

Pass 6 Apr 2017 119,796 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 116,351 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 116,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect has water ingress in lamp unit (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 110,638 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 17 Apr 2015 110,638 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 99,241 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 87,649 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 87,649 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both front Tyres worn on inner edges

Oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2012 86,357 miles

Offside front Tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 6 Dec 2012 86,357 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside front Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Dec 2011 80,365 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 64,800 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 50,926 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 50,926 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly corroded

spare tyre flat

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 KDJ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KDJ, 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 KDJ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 December 2006.

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