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YS55 GYR

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

97,494 mi
Last recorded97,494 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS55 GYR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 97,494 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 76,757 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2024 63,814 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 44,558 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive around oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 41,179 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear bump stops missing

Fail 30 Dec 2021 41,177 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear bump stops missing

Pass 31 Dec 2020 40,452 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2020 40,452 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 39,964 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Dec 2019 39,952 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Dec 2018 38,461 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear rear bumper and support damaged

Pass 18 Dec 2017 36,554 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 34,689 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 32,465 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 30,007 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 30,007 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 27,662 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 25,267 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 22,588 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 19,845 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 19,845 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 16,844 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 13,635 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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YS55 GYR is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YS55 GYR, 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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YS55 GYR is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 January 2006.

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