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YE55 FWP

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

151,679 mi
Last recorded151,679 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE55 FWP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 151,679 miles

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

Underbody corrosion

Fail 19 Jan 2026 151,679 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Underbody corrosion

Pass 17 Jan 2025 149,422 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

corrosion to nearside and offside front floor to sill, nearside and offside rear inner sills and offside outer sill.

Fail 8 Jan 2025 149,355 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective milky (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour faded (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective milky (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

corrosion to nearside and offside front floor to sill, nearside and offside rear inner sills and offside outer sill.

Pass 17 Jan 2024 145,812 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

condition of headlight lenses

corrosion offside rear outersill

corrosion rear chassis rails

Pass 24 Jan 2023 142,836 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front mounting bush, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills , both sides and also spring tops (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2023 142,833 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both sides, no defined beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm front mounting bush, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills , both sides and also spring tops (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 140,887 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2022 140,883 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 131,592 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 131,542 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions inner sidewall facing outwards (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective split,advise replacement (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 122,567 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 122,567 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 110,440 miles

condition of offside front coil spring

Fail 22 Sep 2018 110,262 miles

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

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

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

condition of offside front coil spring

Pass 6 Oct 2017 97,927 miles

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

Nearside Front condensation

exhaust loud

Fail 6 Oct 2017 97,927 miles

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

Nearside Front condensation

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

exhaust loud

Pass 11 Oct 2016 84,764 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 74,549 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2015 74,549 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 64,548 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2014 64,548 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 56,866 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 44,510 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 30,939 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2010 11,439 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 9,037 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 6,719 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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YE55 FWP is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YE55 FWP, 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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YE55 FWP is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 January 2006.

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