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YS55 XPU

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,659 mi
Last recorded66,659 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 66,659 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

long travel on hand brake lever

Pass 20 Jan 2025 65,199 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2025 65,179 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 63,629 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 62,045 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 60,164 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 58,707 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 58,707 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 57,502 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jan 2020 57,496 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 53,058 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 49,336 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 45,798 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 45,798 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)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 41,956 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 12 Jan 2015 37,897 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)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 33,577 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 29,562 miles

exhaust back box bracket broken

Fail 18 Jan 2012 25,054 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 25,054 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 20 Jan 2011 20,239 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 15,541 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 11,813 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 11,813 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 XPU is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XPU, 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 XPU is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 January 2006.

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