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YY55 VGC

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

102,546 mi
Last recorded102,546 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY55 VGC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2019 102,546 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 102,370 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 102,361 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 95,718 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 81,274 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 71,729 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 62,430 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 62,430 miles

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

175/65/14

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)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 52,715 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 42,105 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 42,105 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 33,983 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 33,983 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 16 Feb 2009 25,786 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 25,786 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 VGC is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey 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 VGC, 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 VGC registered?

YY55 VGC is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 February 2006.

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