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YL55 UVG

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,159 mi
Last recorded104,159 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 104,159 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2018 104,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 97,561 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 97,561 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle and back (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 96,369 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 78,726 miles

Front discs and pads worn

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

Fail 10 Oct 2014 78,726 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)

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

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

Front discs and pads worn

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 72,446 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 61,558 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 45,852 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 34,360 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 22,505 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 10,676 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 10,676 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 UVG is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 UVG, 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 UVG registered?

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

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The MOT history for YL55 UVG shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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