MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,067 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
brake pipes fully greased
exhaust system deteriorated
light corrosion to underbody
offside front and nearside front wishbone bushes slight perished
original exhaust brackets for back box have corroded away however temporary fixing seems secure at time of test however would recommend attention
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear fog lamp switch faulty switch initially seemed to stick (1.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
brake pipes fully greased
exhaust system deteriorated
light corrosion to underbody
offside front and nearside front wishbone bushes slight perished
original exhaust brackets for back box have corroded away however temporary fixing seems secure at time of test however would recommend attention
Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
both front brake discs corroded and scored
offside wiper slightly split
temporary repair to rear exhaust mounting
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
both front brake discs corroded and scored
offside wiper slightly split
temporary repair to rear exhaust mounting
Rear silencer bracket broken
Slight binding n/s front brake
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear silencer bracket broken
Slight binding n/s front brake
Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
rear number plate
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front brake discs worn
front brake discs worn
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Citroen C3?
Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FV55 YDE is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 FV55 YDE, 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 FV55 YDE registered?
FV55 YDE is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2006.
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