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GR55 YBK

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

99,639 mi
Last recorded99,639 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR55 YBK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2021 99,639 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 95,889 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 95,850 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 91,975 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 91,975 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 88,101 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing thin

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 88,101 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) not working high level light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre wearing thin

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 82,883 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also tyre perishing in wall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 82,883 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also tyre perishing in wall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 77,552 miles

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

Oil leak offside engine area ()

rear suspension coil springs corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2015 72,372 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 62,424 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 13 Oct 2014 62,424 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2013 52,327 miles

head lights come on themself

Fail 17 Sep 2013 52,327 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

head lights come on themself

rear exhaust clamp

Pass 9 Oct 2012 44,970 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 44,970 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Fail 17 Oct 2011 43,075 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2011 43,075 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)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2011 41,628 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 41,628 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 36,780 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 27,235 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)

Fail 20 Jan 2009 27,235 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)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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GR55 YBK is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 GR55 YBK, 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 GR55 YBK registered?

GR55 YBK is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 January 2006.

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