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MD55 YCJ

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

62,428 mi
Last recorded62,428 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD55 YCJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2021 62,428 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))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 62,427 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 8 May 2019 50,199 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 49,080 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Jan 2018 49,080 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Jan 2017 45,159 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Feb 2016 41,017 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 41,017 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 37,589 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

front pads worn to approx 3mm

n earside exterior door handle incomplete

nearside rear bump stop missing

rear exhaust silencer support bracket incomplete through corrosion but supported

Fail 23 Jan 2015 37,589 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

front pads worn to approx 3mm

n earside exterior door handle incomplete

nearside rear bump stop missing

rear exhaust silencer support bracket incomplete through corrosion but supported

Pass 16 Jan 2014 33,383 miles

Tailgate wiper rubber starting to split

All tyres splitting in treads and cracking on walls

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear exhaust silencer support strap corroded and broken but still adequately supported

Fail 16 Jan 2014 33,383 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

All tyres splitting in treads and cracking on walls

Nearside front tyre worn to 2mm

Rear exhaust silencer support strap corroded and broken but still adequately supported

Spare tyre flat

Tailgate wiper rubber starting to split

Pass 12 Jan 2013 28,870 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 25,419 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2011 21,330 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 21,330 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 16,466 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 13,678 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 13,676 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 YCJ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 MD55 YCJ, 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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MD55 YCJ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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