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YA55 OTJ

2006 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

131,671 mi
Last recorded131,671 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA55 OTJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2021 131,671 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Feb 2021 131,671 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 125,665 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre in poor condition and perished

Wipers smeary

Fail 9 Nov 2019 125,665 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre in poor condition and perished

Wipers smeary

Pass 19 Nov 2018 119,068 miles

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Fail 19 Nov 2018 119,068 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Pass 29 Nov 2017 115,932 miles

Nearside Front tyre getting worn on inner and outer edge

Offside Front tyre getting worn on inner edge

Fail 29 Nov 2017 115,932 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 111,218 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 111,218 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 104,347 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 104,345 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 88,888 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 77,957 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 70,424 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 57,436 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 57,436 miles

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

Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 43,998 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 34,098 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 OTJ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc 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 YA55 OTJ, 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 YA55 OTJ registered?

YA55 OTJ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 January 2006.

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