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YS55 JMV

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,583 mi
Last recorded67,583 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS55 JMV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2023 67,583 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2022 67,183 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside 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 pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 61,505 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 58,225 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 54,027 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2019 54,027 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 51,009 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly noisey

all brake hose ferrules rusty

drivers seatbelt starting to fray

underside rusty

Fail 11 Jan 2018 51,009 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all brake hose ferrules rusty

drivers seatbelt starting to fray

underside rusty

Pass 16 Jan 2017 48,235 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 45,311 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 11 Jan 2016 45,311 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2015 41,724 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

brake flex ferrules rusty

front tyres wearing uneven

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 12 Jan 2015 41,724 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

brake flex ferrules rusty

front tyres wearing uneven

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 8 Jan 2014 37,271 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 32,424 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2013 32,424 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 28,442 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 13 Jan 2012 28,442 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 23,903 miles

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

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

slight split on end of wiper blade

Pass 15 Jan 2010 18,757 miles

Offside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 13,220 miles

n/s/f wiper splitting on ends cleaning ok

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 JMV is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YS55 JMV, 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 YS55 JMV registered?

YS55 JMV is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 January 2006.

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