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GR55 YCU

2006 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

148,343 mi
Last recorded148,343 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2015
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR55 YCU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2015 148,343 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 139,462 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre stop lamp inoperative

nearside beam image poor

rear bump stops missing.(suspension)

Fail 13 Jan 2014 139,462 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

centre stop lamp inoperative

nearside beam image poor

rear bump stops missing.(suspension)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 131,358 miles

n/s headlamp beam image weak.

o/s number plate lamp slightly dim.

o/s/r brake binding slightly.

Pass 30 Jan 2012 120,014 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 99,198 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 80,630 miles

Damp test

Front discs well worn

Front tyres a bit low

Slight oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre a bit low

Fail 19 Jan 2010 80,630 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Damp test

Front discs well worn

Front tyres a bit low

Slight oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre a bit low

Pass 26 Jan 2009 61,665 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front tyres getting low

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

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 YCU is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YCU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GR55 YCU registered?

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

Is GR55 YCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GR55 YCU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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