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YL55 NBK

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

55,144 mi
Last recorded55,144 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2020 55,144 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2020 55,144 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 52,950 miles

2x Front Shock Absorber Top Mounting are slightly defective

Brake Ferrules corroded various

Oil Leak

Underbody Corroded in places

Fail 5 Sep 2018 52,947 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

2x Front Shock Absorber Top Mounting are slightly defective

Brake Ferrules corroded various

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil Leak

Underbody Corroded in places

Pass 9 Sep 2017 50,543 miles

2x Rear Coil springs corroded

Brake pipes slightly corroded various

Ferrules corroded various

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch cover insecure, but not fouling against other components

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

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

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

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

Oil Leak

Oil Sump corroded

Underbody corroded in places

Fail 8 Sep 2017 50,539 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

2x Rear Coil springs corroded

Both sides Front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Brake pipes slightly corroded various

Ferrules corroded various

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch cover insecure, but not fouling against other components

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil Leak

Oil Sump corroded

Underbody corroded in places

Pass 27 May 2016 46,955 miles

2x Front tyres wearing on the edges

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment 2x front (2.5.A.1c)

Underbody corroded in places

Fail 27 May 2016 46,951 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

2x Front tyres wearing on the edges

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment 2x front (2.5.A.1c)

Underbody corroded in places

Fail 27 Jan 2015 43,092 miles

BOTH REAR W/BEARINGS SLIGHTLY ROUGH

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 43,092 miles

BOTH REAR W/BEARINGS SLIGHTLY ROUGH

Fail 21 Jan 2014 38,480 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front bumper damaged

n/s/f/wiper split

Pass 21 Jan 2014 38,480 miles

front bumper damaged

n/s/f/wiper split

Pass 28 Jan 2013 32,149 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 26,196 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 21,413 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 17,375 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 12,582 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 NBK is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 NBK, 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 NBK registered?

YL55 NBK is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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