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BL55 YMV

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

96,594 mi
Last recorded96,594 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 YMV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 96,594 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Feb 2024 96,594 miles

Nearside Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 89,153 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 82,662 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 76,891 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 76,891 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 71,870 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 65,533 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 60,950 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 55,857 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 50,731 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 46,666 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 42,829 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 39,168 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 35,757 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 30,964 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 25,796 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 19,800 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 YMV is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YMV, 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 BL55 YMV registered?

BL55 YMV is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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