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YS55 VFV

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,852 mi
Last recorded88,852 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2017 88,852 miles

General Under-Body Corrosion

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 88,644 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front both boll join

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2017 88,641 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front both boll join

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 83,585 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 2 Nov 2015 83,585 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 72,354 miles

Front brake pad wear.

Park brake lever long travel.

Spare tyre - below 1.6mm tread.

Fail 3 Nov 2014 72,354 miles

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

Front brake pad wear.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Park brake lever long travel.

Spare tyre - below 1.6mm tread.

Pass 4 Dec 2013 63,810 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

n/s/r bump stop missing

Fail 3 Dec 2013 63,810 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

n/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 8 Nov 2012 49,533 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 49,531 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 8 Nov 2011 32,921 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 24,435 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 17,193 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 9,225 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
Full Citroen C3 reliability report

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YS55 VFV is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 VFV, 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 VFV is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 February 2006.

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