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EN55 YBV

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

135,829 mi
Last recorded135,829 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN55 YBV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2023 135,829 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle tyre fouls inner arch on lock (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements lettering no longer black (0.1 (d))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements all lights have to be extinguished to turn front/rear fog lamp(s) off. will not turn lights of by normal means (4.5.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps all (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 117,090 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 116,742 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge almost to cords .......

Pass 27 Jan 2021 92,719 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

coolant level at minimum mark

number plate lamps covers missing

Pass 25 Jan 2020 78,938 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2020 78,938 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 76,091 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 71,365 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 68,657 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge of tread

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit on outer tread

offside front tyre worn very close to cords on inner edge of tread

Pass 8 Jan 2016 66,928 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre low outer tread

offside front tyre worn on inner edge of tread

Fail 8 Jan 2016 66,926 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre and rear exhaust system corroded

nearside rear tyre low outer tread

offside front tyre worn on inner edge of tread

rear exhaust blow evident

Pass 15 Jan 2015 66,004 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system corroded

front and rear wiper blades worn

nearside rear tyre low outer tread

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 9 Jan 2014 64,551 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system corroded

nearside rear tyre low outer tread

Fail 9 Jan 2014 64,549 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system corroded

nearside rear tyre low outer tread

noise evident front suspension area

Pass 3 Jan 2013 58,435 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coolant level low

exhaust system corroded

offside front tyre worn close to cords on inner edge of tread

rear wiper blade split

Pass 19 Jan 2012 50,546 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

nearside and offside front brake discs worn

nearside and offside rear coil springs slightly corroded

offside front tyre low inner tread/worn close to cords on inner edge and possible puncture

Pass 10 Jan 2011 42,027 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 34,435 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)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 25,675 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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EN55 YBV is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EN55 YBV, 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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EN55 YBV is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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