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GF55 YMM

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

82,328 mi
Last recorded82,328 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF55 YMM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2019 82,328 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 75,021 miles

handbrake lever slight travel may req adjustment

rear section exhaust rusty

Fail 1 Oct 2018 74,994 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

handbrake lever slight travel may req adjustment

rear section exhaust rusty

Pass 22 Sep 2017 67,754 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 67,754 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 59,968 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil sring fouls body when jacked

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

Rear suspension bump stop missing both sides

Fail 19 Sep 2016 59,968 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil sring fouls body when jacked

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

Rear suspension bump stop missing both sides

Pass 16 Sep 2015 52,313 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension coil spring attention is fouling body when jacked up

Fail 16 Sep 2015 52,313 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension coil spring attention is fouling body when jacked up

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 41,034 miles

nearside front coil spring, touches body ,when ,suspension is not loaded ,recommend attention

Pass 23 Sep 2013 33,138 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

air bag warning message came on briefly but went out .

front tyres getting low but above 1.6 mm limit

nearside front coil spring touching wheel arch ,when jacked ,but clearance on lock to lock check

Pass 24 Sep 2012 23,394 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 12,462 miles

Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 26 Sep 2011 12,409 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 3,045 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 2,595 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 2,313 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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GF55 YMM is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GF55 YMM, 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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GF55 YMM is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 January 2006.

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