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YM55 BTY

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

84,394 mi
Last recorded84,394 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM55 BTY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2022 84,394 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 80,090 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 76,348 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 76,348 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 72,134 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 72,120 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 67,926 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 63,032 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 62,395 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 62,140 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 61,158 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 59,334 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 56,292 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 56,292 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 48,669 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 48,669 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 37,518 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 27,443 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 27,443 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front tyres well worn

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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YM55 BTY is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YM55 BTY, 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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YM55 BTY is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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