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YM55 DDJ

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

165,815 mi
Last recorded165,815 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM55 DDJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2018 165,815 miles

Rear exhaust back box bracket corroded

Rear springs corroded

wipers smearing

Fail 28 Jul 2018 165,815 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear exhaust back box bracket corroded

Rear springs corroded

wipers smearing

Pass 11 Aug 2017 152,655 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge 185/60/15

Fail 2 Aug 2017 152,392 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge 185/60/15

Pass 15 Aug 2016 137,715 miles

heatshield on turbo loose

n/s headlamp condensated

n/s rear tyre tread worn and getting low

wipers strating to smear

Fail 15 Aug 2016 137,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

heatshield on turbo loose

n/s headlamp condensated

n/s rear tyre tread worn and getting low

wipers strating to smear

Pass 20 Aug 2015 126,941 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread worn on edges and getting near limit

Offside Front tyre tread worn and going bald on inner edge

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine under tray fitted

Fail 20 Aug 2015 126,941 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread worn on edges and getting near limit

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

Offside Front tyre tread worn and going bald on inner edge

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

engine under tray fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2014 120,265 miles

back box clamp corroded and broken but still supported

wipers smearing

Fail 22 Aug 2014 120,265 miles

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

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

back box clamp corroded and broken but still supported

wipers smearing

Pass 23 Aug 2013 112,374 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust bracket broken but still sucure

Fail 23 Aug 2013 112,374 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear exhaust bracket broken but still sucure

Pass 28 Jan 2012 98,081 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

n/s/f anti-roll bar linkage has slight play

Pass 29 Jan 2011 89,063 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 89,063 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 70,757 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 70,670 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 51,212 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 DDJ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YM55 DDJ, 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 DDJ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 January 2006.

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