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BL55 YLE

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

91,057 mi
Last recorded91,057 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 YLE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2023 91,057 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 89,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 87,329 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 84,171 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 84,171 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 24 Dec 2019 82,629 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 79,801 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 76,986 miles

n/s/f lower ball joint as play front discs corroded front link bars

Pass 24 Dec 2016 73,522 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 70,216 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 15,969 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Feb 2015 15,969 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2014 62,976 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 57,933 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 57,933 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 53,457 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 47,902 miles

N/S & O/S wiper blades split

Fail 12 Apr 2011 47,902 miles

N/S & O/S wiper blades split

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 10 May 2010 42,366 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 12,791 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 41,765 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 11,247 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 11,247 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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BL55 YLE is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BL55 YLE, 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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BL55 YLE is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 January 2006.

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