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FP55 YTC

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

97,821 mi
Last recorded97,821 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2016
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP55 YTC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2016 97,821 miles

damage to n/s/f door

Pass 19 Mar 2015 91,457 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front bumper damaged

Pass 31 May 2014 83,874 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front bumper damaged

o/s mirror backing damaged

rear exhaust support deteriorated

Fail 21 May 2014 83,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front bumper damaged

o/s mirror backing damaged

rear exhaust support deteriorated

Fail 25 Apr 2013 72,593 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 72,593 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 60,637 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

rear exhaust support deteriorated

Fail 26 Apr 2012 60,637 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust support deteriorated

Pass 5 May 2011 48,420 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front number plate damaged

play n/s intermediate steering rack joint

Fail 27 Apr 2011 48,285 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front number plate damaged

play n/s intermediate steering rack joint

Pass 12 Apr 2010 35,188 miles

Both front tyres worn.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Slight wear N/S Steering rack end.

Pass 7 Apr 2009 20,587 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 20,586 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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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FP55 YTC is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FP55 YTC, 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 FP55 YTC registered?

FP55 YTC is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 January 2006.

Is FP55 YTC safe to buy?

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