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CF55 YAE

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

100,197 mi
Last recorded100,197 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF55 YAE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 100,197 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2026 100,197 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2025 98,781 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jan 2025 98,781 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 96,896 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

coolant fan insecure

Fail 9 Jan 2024 96,854 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

coolant fan insecure

Pass 13 Jan 2023 95,276 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 93,291 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front inners (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 91,408 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner d (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 91,401 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner d (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 89,478 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 86,891 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2018 86,805 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 83,986 miles

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

Offside Front sunvisor insecure

Fail 20 Dec 2017 83,985 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front sunvisor insecure

Pass 23 Dec 2016 82,076 miles

over heating light on

Fail 23 Dec 2016 82,076 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

over heating light on

Pass 30 Dec 2015 79,050 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 79,050 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both bud 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

brake pedal rubber missing

nail in n/s/f tyre

wipers deteriorated

Pass 16 Dec 2014 75,602 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 75,602 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 72,750 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 65,890 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 58,432 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2010 49,790 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 41,649 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 41,622 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 32,920 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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CF55 YAE is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 CF55 YAE, 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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CF55 YAE is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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