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YL55 UVP

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

76,809 mi
Last recorded76,809 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL55 UVP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 76,809 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 76,809 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 72,766 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2018 66,380 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 66,380 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 57,931 miles

Centre stop light inop

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear and centre (7.1.2)

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

Rear silencer bracket broken

Fail 3 Jan 2017 57,899 miles

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

Centre stop light inop

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear and centre (7.1.2)

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

Rear silencer bracket broken

Pass 15 Jan 2016 53,007 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 53,007 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 46,073 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 39,062 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 29,959 miles

n/s/r tyre wall pereshed

Fail 17 Jan 2013 29,959 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both n/s tyres side walls pereshed

Pass 11 Jan 2012 20,661 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 15,994 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 11,935 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 7,581 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 UVP is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UVP, 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 UVP registered?

YL55 UVP is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 February 2006.

Is YL55 UVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL55 UVP shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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