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YA55 UTX

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

59,752 mi
Last recorded59,752 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA55 UTX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2021 59,752 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 56,844 miles

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

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 20 Jan 2019 53,858 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 51,628 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 51,581 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill corroded and holed. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly.

Pass 19 Jan 2017 48,291 miles

Offside Front tyre on 3mm

rear exhaust mount broken

slight oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2016 45,247 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2015 42,768 miles

Oil leak

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 17 Jan 2014 39,866 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 37,525 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 37,525 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 34,633 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Fail 20 Jan 2012 34,633 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 21 Jan 2011 31,604 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 28,675 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 25,547 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 25,512 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 UTX is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UTX, 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 UTX is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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