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YL55 FPK

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

105,869 mi
Last recorded105,869 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 105,869 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 97,610 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2024 97,596 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 86,778 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 77,716 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 73,383 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 73,383 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 69,256 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 69,256 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 68,258 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 68,258 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 63,884 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 63,884 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 59,551 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 59,551 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 53,806 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 46,517 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 38,840 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 38,840 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 36,078 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 32,374 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 32,374 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 29,047 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 25,392 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 22,084 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 19,116 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 FPK is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FPK, 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 FPK registered?

YL55 FPK is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 February 2006.

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The MOT history for YL55 FPK shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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