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YB55 PDU

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

176,216 mi
Last recorded176,216 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB55 PDU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 176,216 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2019 176,216 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in upside down (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 168,198 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 168,195 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 159,476 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 149,401 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 149,401 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 144,204 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

rear back box corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2014 117,311 miles

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

both front discs worn on inner edges & front pads look low

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 8 Mar 2014 117,311 miles

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

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

both front discs worn on inner edges & front pads look low

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Mar 2013 104,550 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

battery cover, engine top and bottom covers insecure

exhaust rear silencer corroded

front wishbone bushes unbonding

service lamp on dash

slight bind to n/s/r wheel

Fail 16 Mar 2013 104,550 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

battery cover, engine top and bottom covers insecure

exhaust rear silencer corroded

front wishbone bushes unbonding

service lamp on dash

slight bind to n/s/r wheel

Pass 13 Feb 2012 89,953 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 89,953 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

centre brake light not working

Pass 9 Feb 2011 75,675 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 75,675 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 63,608 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 63,608 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 14 Feb 2009 46,082 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Feb 2009 46,082 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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YB55 PDU is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 YB55 PDU, 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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YB55 PDU is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 January 2006.

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