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YM55 BUO

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

89,859 mi
Last recorded89,859 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM55 BUO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2021 89,859 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2021 89,859 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Sound deadening material likely to become detached heat shield above fuel tank (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2020 78,992 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 67,109 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 59,151 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 59,151 miles

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

Exhaust baffles failed

Exhaust hanger broken off (cat)

Nearside Rear Tyre out of shape

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

Tyre size 195/50/16 84v

Pass 4 Mar 2017 50,180 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 50,130 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs worn

Pass 7 Mar 2016 43,775 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 38,373 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust corroded.

Pass 9 Apr 2014 33,552 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 27,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 27,631 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 21,421 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2012 21,413 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 15,145 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 10,223 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all 4 tyres cracking on outer side wall

Fail 18 Feb 2010 10,222 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all 4 tyres cracking on outer side wall

Pass 28 Feb 2009 6,028 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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YM55 BUO is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YM55 BUO, 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 BUO is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 February 2006.

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