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SJ55 YGL

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,677 mi
Last recorded79,677 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ55 YGL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 79,677 miles

Heat shield above exhaust loose.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 79,603 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Heat shield above exhaust loose.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 72,973 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s rear bump stop missing

n/s rear tyre getting low

o/s front shock slightly soft

rear tyre walls slightly damaged

Pass 10 Jan 2014 68,431 miles

front tyres worn on inside

Fail 9 Jan 2014 68,430 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres worn on inside

Pass 25 Jun 2012 60,481 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 57,712 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 57,708 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 46,032 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 32,952 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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SJ55 YGL is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SJ55 YGL, 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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SJ55 YGL is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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