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AJ55 YBL

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

130,788 mi
Last recorded130,788 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 YBL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2017 130,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 123,429 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 123,429 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 113,416 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 113,416 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 101,024 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 95,079 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 83,819 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 73,928 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 73,928 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 65,307 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 58,478 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 54,944 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2009 54,943 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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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AJ55 YBL is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AJ55 YBL, 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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AJ55 YBL is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 January 2006.

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