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YL55 DHC

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

117,823 mi
Last recorded117,823 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL55 DHC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 117,823 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2020 117,598 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 67,889 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2019 67,889 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 62,589 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 62,580 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 59,805 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 58,989 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 57,444 miles

Rear tyres perished.

Fail 25 Jun 2015 57,444 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear tyres perished.

Pass 13 Jun 2014 54,631 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres starting to perrish.

Pass 3 Jul 2013 52,913 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 48,766 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 48,766 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

front brake discs starting to corrode on working surface

front brake pads appear low

Pass 12 Jan 2011 43,793 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 43,792 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 32,959 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 32,959 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 19,028 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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YL55 DHC is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol 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 YL55 DHC, 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 YL55 DHC registered?

YL55 DHC is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 January 2006.

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