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YY55 UVP

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

34,668 mi
Last recorded34,668 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY55 UVP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2022 34,668 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 31,997 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 29,286 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 26,569 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust has part of system slightly deteriorated

wheel trim fitted to each wheel

Fail 24 Jan 2019 26,569 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust has part of system slightly deteriorated

wheel trim fitted to each wheel

Pass 19 Jan 2018 23,525 miles

Nearside Front knuckle assembly for wheel bearing corroded and outer rust breaking off.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear slow at retracting

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside rear outer sills (2.4.A.3)

middle exhaust slightly corroded

rear exhaust badly corroded "Outer skin"

Fail 18 Jan 2018 23,519 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective not fully retracting without help (5.2.5b)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front knuckle assembly for wheel bearing corroded and outer rust breaking off.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear slow at retracting

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside rear outer sills (2.4.A.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front inner faces (3.5.1i)

middle exhaust slightly corroded

rear exhaust badly corroded "Outer skin"

Pass 20 Jan 2017 19,591 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside front wishbone front and rear bush (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front worn (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded offside and nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust corroded

rear exhaust hanger corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2017 19,590 miles

Battery insecure kept in with exhaust rubber (1.9.1)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside front wishbone front and rear bush (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front worn (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rear pitted (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded offside and nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust corroded

rear exhaust hanger corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2015 14,888 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 14,051 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 12,652 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 11,053 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 11,053 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 9,757 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded on inner edge

Fail 10 Jan 2011 8,400 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 8,400 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 6,751 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 5,155 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 UVP is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 UVP, 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 UVP registered?

YY55 UVP is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 January 2006.

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