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YS55 VXN

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2022
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

79,933 mi
Last recorded79,933 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS55 VXN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2021 79,933 miles

slight runout on front brakes

osr tyre worn

eml light on

front brake pads appear low

nsf tyre worn more on inner edge

Fail 11 Oct 2021 79,933 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

eml light on

front brake pads appear low

nsf tyre worn more on inner edge

osr tyre worn

slight runout on front brakes

Pass 31 Oct 2020 75,089 miles

heavy wear on inside of front tyres

n/s/r parking brake only just met requirements

n/s/r sill corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2020 75,089 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

heavy wear on inside of front tyres

n/s/r parking brake only just met requirements

n/s/r sill corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2019 70,264 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2019 70,072 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 61,761 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 55,339 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber outer skin corroded

Nearside Rear tyre slightly cracking (not to cords nail in tread)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear wheel binding slightly

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust has minor leak

Pass 31 Oct 2016 48,636 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 48,574 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has an insecurely locked unit in the upper support bearing assembly top mount not secure. (2.5.B.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Oct 2015 43,604 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 43,591 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty does not turn off via the switch (1.3.1a)

offside rear tyre cracking on tread

Pass 2 Jan 2015 42,339 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jan 2015 42,337 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2013 37,587 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Nov 2012 33,565 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 33,565 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 28,671 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/r tyre perished on side wall

Fail 23 Nov 2011 28,671 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r tyre perished on side wall

Pass 7 Dec 2010 23,787 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 23,787 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 19,272 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 19,272 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 14,377 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2008 14,377 miles

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

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

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

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 VXN is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 VXN, 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 VXN is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 January 2006.

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