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YY55 UWS

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

57,398 mi
Last recorded57,398 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY55 UWS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 57,398 miles

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

Oil leaks

Fail 22 Oct 2018 57,396 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc slightly poor on inner face

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

Oil leaks

Pass 13 Oct 2017 48,263 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Oct 2017 48,263 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Jul 2016 39,168 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 29,574 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2014 13,565 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 13,132 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 13,128 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 7 Jan 2013 12,372 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 12,372 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 11,739 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 11,297 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 9,365 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 7,645 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 UWS is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 UWS, 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 UWS registered?

YY55 UWS is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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