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YY55 RSV

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

108,525 mi
Last recorded108,525 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY55 RSV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 108,525 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

General corrosion to the under-body and suspension components

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2025 108,525 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

General corrosion to the under-body and suspension components

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 106,682 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Dec 2024 106,673 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2024 105,610 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 105,599 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 104,575 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 98,827 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 98,827 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 88,594 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 88,594 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 81,285 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 4 Feb 2020 81,285 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 31 Jan 2019 71,116 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2019 71,116 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 63,365 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

wheel trims fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2017 59,474 miles

Offside Front track rod end has very slight play

bonnet release leaver insecure

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2016 54,953 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front side lights reduced output

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

head light masks/convertors fitted

rear box peeling

wheel trims fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2015 50,576 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rear box corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2015 50,576 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2014 45,836 miles

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

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

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

exhaust rear box corroded

nearside and offside front tyres cracking up on outer edges

Pass 10 Jan 2013 41,931 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 36,959 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 31,774 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 27,108 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2010 27,108 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 20,584 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 20,584 miles

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

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 RSV is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YY55 RSV, 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 YY55 RSV registered?

YY55 RSV is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 January 2006.

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