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MD55 PYY

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

65,276 mi
Last recorded65,276 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD55 PYY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 65,276 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 64,359 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 62,710 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 61,197 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 59,511 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 58,306 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 58,306 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2019 54,479 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 51,845 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 48,920 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 48,920 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour offside (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 46,414 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 44,164 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 41,060 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2014 41,060 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 36,769 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 36,769 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Mar 2012 33,350 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 33,350 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 26,727 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 23,422 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 16,690 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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MD55 PYY is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 MD55 PYY, 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 MD55 PYY registered?

MD55 PYY is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 January 2006.

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