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FY55 UDZ

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

113,341 mi
Last recorded113,341 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 UDZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 113,341 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING SLIGHTLY

Fail 2 May 2017 113,341 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING SLIGHTLY

Pass 28 Apr 2016 109,201 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 109,198 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

oil leak

Pass 15 Jun 2015 104,169 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 100,417 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 94,628 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 83,086 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 83,086 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 75,510 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust hanger insecure

Fail 14 Mar 2011 75,510 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front 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)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust hanger insecure

Pass 16 Mar 2010 69,368 miles

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

back box exhaust clamp modified.

Fail 15 Mar 2010 69,368 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Feb 2009 55,301 miles

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

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 UDZ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 FY55 UDZ, 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 UDZ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 February 2006.

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