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YL55 UVK

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,222 mi
Last recorded67,222 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2015 67,222 miles

Drivers seat difficult to secure upright

oil leak

Fail 28 Oct 2015 67,221 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2014 64,125 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 64,221 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 58,064 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 58,063 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust system deteriorated.

Nearside front parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 1 Nov 2012 52,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyre wearing on edges

drivers seatbelt retracting slowly

exhaust system corroded

front seats have slight movement in them

Pass 1 Nov 2012 52,186 miles

both front tyre wearing on edges

drivers seatbelt retracting slowly

exhaust system corroded

front seats have slight movement in them

Pass 28 Sep 2011 44,270 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 44,270 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 34,931 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 29,499 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 UVK is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 UVK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YL55 UVK registered?

YL55 UVK is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 February 2006.

Is YL55 UVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL55 UVK shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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