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GR55 YDC

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

97,901 mi
Last recorded97,901 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR55 YDC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2021 97,901 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has wear or free play

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front damage to the driver side wing

Offside Front damage to the wheel arch liner

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

driver side doors damaged but can still be readily opened and closed

Pass 16 Sep 2020 87,147 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 84,624 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 81,820 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear suspension corroded (not considered excessive)

Pass 23 Oct 2017 79,156 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 75,634 miles

rear tyres deteriorated

Fail 2 Nov 2016 75,634 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 26 Oct 2015 70,807 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2015 70,807 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 19,831 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 62,210 miles

rear wiper poor condition

Pass 7 Jul 2012 59,393 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 51,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s wiper split

unable to fully inspect n/s/r seatbelt due to child seat fitted

windscreen damaged by defective wiper

Pass 12 May 2011 51,040 miles

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

o/s wiper split

unable to fully inspect n/s/r seatbelt due to child seat fitted

windscreen damaged by defective wiper

Pass 12 May 2010 41,917 miles

possible punture in o/s/r tyre

wipers split

both rear tyres slightly perished

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)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 29,322 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 29,322 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 YDC is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 YDC, 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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GR55 YDC is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 January 2006.

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