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YS55 VFU

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,428 mi
Last recorded71,428 miles
Recorded on6 May 2015
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS55 VFU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 May 2015 71,428 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 61,123 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 61,122 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 59,759 miles

rear box of exhaust outer skin deteriated

Pass 31 Jan 2013 51,024 miles

exhaust rear section deteriated

Fail 31 Jan 2013 51,024 miles

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

exhaust rear section deteriated

Pass 18 Jan 2012 42,136 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 33,835 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 3 Feb 2010 25,721 miles

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

both front tyre treads approaching legal limit , esp offside

corrosion started on rear silencer

front btake pads around 60-70% worn , slight corrosion and wear on front brake discs

o/s/f bumper scuffed

o/s/r lamp lens , tape repaired

Pass 3 Feb 2010 25,721 miles

both front tyre treads approaching legal limit , esp offside

corrosion started on rear silencer

front btake pads around 60-70% worn , slight corrosion and wear on front brake discs

o/s/f bumper scuffed

o/s/r lamp lens , tape repaired

Pass 9 Feb 2009 19,433 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 19,433 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

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 VFU is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VFU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YS55 VFU registered?

YS55 VFU is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 February 2006.

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