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YL55 NCD

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

115,321 mi
Last recorded115,321 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2018 115,321 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2018 115,321 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear hanger broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both not working (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 112,033 miles

Steering system slightly tight slightly tighter when turning left ,shown on turning plates (2.2.D.1)

Fail 18 Oct 2017 112,033 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 109,052 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened slight play in lower balljoint (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 105,813 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 105,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 102,678 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Sep 2014 102,678 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2013 94,773 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 94,773 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 87,898 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Noise on engine

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Aug 2012 87,898 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside rear tyre misshaped

Noise on engine

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 64,695 miles

Engine oil sump corroded

Nearside driveshaft seal leaking slightly

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

Rear wiper blade torn

Pass 6 Aug 2010 43,000 miles

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

front tyres starting to perish

Pass 17 Aug 2009 22,181 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 16,806 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 NCD 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 NCD, 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 NCD registered?

YL55 NCD is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 January 2006.

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