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NY55 VGR

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

70,875 mi
Last recorded70,875 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY55 VGR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 70,875 miles

Both rear bump stop missing

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Center exhaust box outer case corroded

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rears corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 70,131 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

n/s/r bump stop missing

o/s/f fog light glass broken

Fail 17 Jul 2025 70,097 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

n/s/r bump stop missing

o/s/f fog light glass broken

Pass 23 Jul 2024 69,129 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

n/s/r bump stop missng

o/s/f fog light broken

Fail 23 Jul 2024 69,129 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

n/s/r bump stop missng

o/s/f fog light broken

Pass 24 Jul 2023 68,442 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s/r bump stop missing

o/s/f fog light glass broken

Fail 24 Jul 2023 68,442 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view glass and sharp edges (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing On side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s/r bump stop missing

o/s/f fog light glass broken

Pass 25 Jul 2022 67,171 miles

Nearside Rear Bump stop missing

Offside Front Fog light glass broken

Fail 25 Jul 2022 67,171 miles

Nearside Rear Bump stop missing

Offside Front Fog light glass broken

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 66,648 miles

Nearside Rear Bump stop missing

Offside Front Fog light glass broken

Pass 27 Jul 2020 66,163 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear bracket rusty and box getting rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Bump stop missing

Offside Front Fog light broken

Pass 18 Jul 2019 64,309 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust box bracket around box very rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Bump stop missing

Offside Front Fog light glass broken

Pass 23 Jul 2018 63,221 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 25 Jul 2017 61,755 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 58,688 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 54,563 miles

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 28 Jul 2014 49,980 miles

rear silencer rusty

Pass 22 Jul 2013 43,894 miles

rear tyres perished

Pass 19 Jul 2012 37,565 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 37,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 31,068 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 24,513 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 24,513 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 22,949 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 19,780 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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NY55 VGR is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 NY55 VGR, 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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NY55 VGR is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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