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YY55 VFZ

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,412 mi
Last recorded84,412 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY55 VFZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 84,412 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

management light illuminated

Fail 3 Apr 2018 84,412 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

management light illuminated

Pass 14 Mar 2017 79,936 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 79,936 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d (2.4.G.2)

front lower engine tray loose

Pass 29 Mar 2016 70,185 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2016 70,185 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 64,781 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 64,781 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Mar 2014 58,699 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 58,569 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 46,271 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 39,504 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 33,604 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 25,534 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Feb 2009 18,710 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 VFZ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VFZ, 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 VFZ registered?

YY55 VFZ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 February 2006.

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