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BL55 YLK

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

64,646 mi
Last recorded64,646 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 YLK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 64,646 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 62,756 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 61,084 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 58,676 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive SUSPECT SUMP (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 56,820 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 54,971 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 53,951 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 51,781 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 49,620 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 47,484 miles

Front wiper blades could be better

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 20 Dec 2016 47,484 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front wiper blades could be better

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 22 Dec 2015 43,227 miles

N/S/F, N/S/R & O/S/R tyres cracking

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Dec 2015 43,227 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Exhaust rear box mounting strap corroded through (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

N/S/F, N/S/R & O/S/R tyres cracking

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 37,101 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

eye level brake light not iluminating.

Pass 7 Jan 2014 32,192 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 28,729 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 25,835 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 20,712 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 15,229 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 8,439 miles

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 YLK is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YLK, 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 YLK is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 February 2006.

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