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FY55 EYB

2006 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

172,375 mi
Last recorded172,375 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 EYB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2018 172,375 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 172,375 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box not fitted (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 156,225 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 156,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 134,412 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 137,712 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 121,140 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 120,752 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 101,569 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 7 Jan 2013 80,096 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 69,534 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 61,557 miles

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

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

rear bump stops missing

Fail 12 Jan 2011 61,557 miles

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

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

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

rear bump stops missing

Pass 6 Jan 2010 50,368 miles

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

N/S/R bump stop missing

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

Splash shield obscuring view below engine

Fail 6 Jan 2010 50,368 miles

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

N/S/R bump stop missing

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Splash shield obscuring view below engine

Pass 23 Dec 2008 36,002 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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FY55 EYB is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FY55 EYB, 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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FY55 EYB is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 January 2006.

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