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VK55 GYA

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

42,459 mi
Last recorded42,459 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK55 GYA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 42,459 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 41,791 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 41,189 miles

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2024 41,189 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 40,550 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 39,895 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 39,895 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s & o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 38,632 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 38,632 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 37,555 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 37,224 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box joint. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Slightly smearing. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides. (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 10 Jun 2020 37,224 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar 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))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box joint. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-4mm/Inner edge worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-4mm/Inner edge bold. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Slightly smearing. (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 29,768 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 26,363 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2017 26,363 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 24,176 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 22,365 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 20,385 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 19,845 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 18,434 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 17,224 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear silencer support strap heavily corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2010 14,991 miles

rear silencer support strap corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2009 13,303 miles

rear wiper blade u/s

Pass 17 Dec 2008 10,052 miles

rear wiper blade u/s

shallow cracks in sidewalls of all four tyres

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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VK55 GYA is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 VK55 GYA, 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 VK55 GYA registered?

VK55 GYA is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 January 2006.

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