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MW55 YTP

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

101,410 mi
Last recorded101,410 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW55 YTP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2020 101,410 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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 20 Mar 2019 96,754 miles

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

exhaust back box strap corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2019 96,742 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring mounting insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

exhaust back box strap corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2018 95,344 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 95,344 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported backbox strap separated (7.1.1)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 92,919 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 91,239 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 91,239 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015 89,075 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 89,075 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 86,130 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 17 Dec 2012 84,012 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

air cleaner pipes insecure

Fail 17 Dec 2012 84,012 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

air cleaner pipes insecure

Pass 8 Dec 2011 73,160 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 73,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 9 Dec 2010 53,412 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 53,412 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 44,256 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 38,631 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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MW55 YTP is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel 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 MW55 YTP, 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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MW55 YTP is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 January 2006.

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