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YA55 FZY

2006 Citroen C3

Maroon Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

120,497 mi
Last recorded120,497 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA55 FZY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 120,497 miles

Handbrake only just passed mot standard

Headlight images poor (fogged lens)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) minor ()

Rear outer sills corroding (not yet holed)

Fail 1 Nov 2023 120,494 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Handbrake only just passed mot standard

Headlight images poor (fogged lens)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Almost to cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) minor ()

Rear outer sills corroding (not yet holed)

Pass 8 Nov 2022 110,451 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear seats ()

Pass 12 Nov 2021 102,773 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 101,209 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 101,205 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 97,268 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 May 2019 97,268 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 93,642 miles

handbrake has slight travel

Fail 12 Apr 2018 93,640 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

handbrake has slight travel

Pass 6 Apr 2017 85,188 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 75,991 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 69,888 miles

front discs pitted

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 2 Feb 2015 69,888 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front discs pitted

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 21 Jan 2014 63,732 miles

Brake discs in poor condition.

N/s/r + O/s/f tyres perishing.

Pass 16 Jan 2013 56,584 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 49,073 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 49,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 40,789 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 40,789 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 32,482 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 22,006 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 22,006 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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YA55 FZY is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Maroon with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YA55 FZY, 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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YA55 FZY is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 January 2006.

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