MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,678 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both side (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested light not working (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Obvious suspension noise from front - not clear what it is
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Obvious suspension noise from front - not clear what it is
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
child seat fitted
exhaust deteriorated
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
left hand front tyre cracking and perishing
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
left hand front tyre cracking and perishing
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
rear exhaust silencer casing corroded/coming adrift
right hand rear tyre perishing
rear discs rusted
Both front wiper blades tearing on edges.
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear exh silencer body peeling off.
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Both front wiper blades tearing on edges.
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear exh silencer body peeling off.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake discs corroded on inner faces.
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
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)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear brake discs corroded on inner faces.
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Citroen C3?
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YS55 ZYU is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 ZYU, 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 ZYU is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 February 2006.
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