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YL55 FPC

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,874 mi
Last recorded87,874 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL55 FPC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2021 87,874 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2021 87,874 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 82,317 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 82,317 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 76,435 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 76,434 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure Upper Coil Spring Locator Distorted (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component missing Bump Stop (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Oct 2018 69,630 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 69,625 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 63,132 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 63,132 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

underside of vehicle has surface rust

Pass 27 Jan 2017 59,887 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 59,887 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 55,851 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 50,942 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 50,942 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 46,079 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 41,092 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 36,976 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 30,746 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 24,739 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2009 18,873 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 FPC is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FPC, 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 FPC registered?

YL55 FPC is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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