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YS55 VPX

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

111,086 mi
Last recorded111,086 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2021 111,086 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 111,086 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 109,670 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 105,965 miles

Nearside Rear 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 5 Sep 2018 100,138 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 92,037 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 91,982 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 83,487 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 74,752 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 66,989 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)

Fail 23 Aug 2013 59,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

headlamp leveller inop.

Pass 23 Aug 2013 59,458 miles

headlamp leveller inop.

Pass 23 Aug 2012 51,457 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 43,382 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 36,942 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 36,870 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 36,740 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 29,001 miles

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

nearside front headlamp full of condensation

Fail 10 Jan 2009 28,973 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front headlamp full of condensation

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 VPX is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 VPX, 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 VPX registered?

YS55 VPX is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 January 2006.

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The MOT history for YS55 VPX shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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