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YM55 FZP

2006 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2020
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

113,734 mi
Last recorded113,734 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM55 FZP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2019 113,734 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2019 113,734 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 107,282 miles

Body has slight corrosion n/s rear sill (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion o/s rear sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2018 107,282 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Body has slight corrosion n/s rear sill (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion o/s rear sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 105,176 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 105,176 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi and rear back box plus rear hanger (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 98,707 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Jan 2016 98,649 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 91,887 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 84,794 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 79,751 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 79,751 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Puncture in nearside rear tyre

Spare tyre flat

Pass 14 Feb 2012 71,338 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Feb 2012 71,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 66,212 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

nearside rear suspension bump stop missing

Fail 21 Feb 2011 66,212 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

nearside rear suspension bump stop missing

Fail 15 Feb 2010 59,280 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

centre stop lamp inoperative

Pass 15 Feb 2010 59,280 miles

centre stop lamp inoperative

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Feb 2009 52,291 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 18 Feb 2009 52,291 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre sidewall damaged

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 FZP is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 FZP, 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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What year was YM55 FZP registered?

YM55 FZP is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 February 2006.

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