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YY55 RUR

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2016
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

104,654 mi
Last recorded104,654 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2015
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2015 104,654 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 104,654 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2014 92,334 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 92,334 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 80,257 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)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 70,779 miles

chip in w/screen ns lower

front discs worn

nsr outer sill damaged

osr tyre 3mm

slight oil leak ns gearbox drive shaft seal

Fail 6 Feb 2012 70,779 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

chip in w/screen ns lower

front discs worn

nsr outer sill damaged

osr tyre 3mm

slight oil leak ns gearbox drive shaft seal

Pass 7 Feb 2011 60,868 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 60,868 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 8 Feb 2010 51,044 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 51,044 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 40,955 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 29 Jan 2009 40,955 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 RUR is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 RUR, 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 RUR registered?

YY55 RUR is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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