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YY55 OYW

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

77,622 mi
Last recorded77,622 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY55 OYW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 77,622 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 74,545 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 70,916 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 68,985 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 65,758 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 61,411 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 55,732 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 55,732 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 50,963 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 50,963 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 46,739 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 42,398 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 35,922 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 31 Mar 2009 30,367 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 27,829 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
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YY55 OYW 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 86.7%.

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 YY55 OYW, 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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YY55 OYW is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 January 2006.

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