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YY55 WTN

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

71,844 mi
Last recorded71,844 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2022 71,844 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 71,844 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 71,092 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

o/s front top mount slightly worn

rear axle beam corroded,suspension components corroded.

Fail 16 Feb 2021 71,082 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

o/s front top mount slightly worn

rear axle beam corroded,suspension components corroded.

Pass 18 Feb 2020 70,524 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear axle beam corroded

suspension components corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2020 70,524 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear axle beam corroded

suspension components corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2019 69,316 miles

n/s front hub not aligned with shocker

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 12 Feb 2019 69,316 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

n/s front hub not aligned with shocker

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 19 Feb 2018 68,166 miles

n/s/f hub not aligned with shocker.

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 19 Feb 2018 68,166 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

n/s/f hub not aligned with shocker.

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 23 Feb 2017 66,954 miles

n/s/f not aligned with hub.

Pass 29 Feb 2016 63,381 miles

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Nearside Front strut not located in sub axle correctly

Pass 2 Mar 2015 59,423 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 54,493 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 50,005 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 50,004 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 46,283 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 21 Feb 2011 40,780 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 40,780 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 35,111 miles

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

windscreen wiper blades splitting at ends

Pass 9 Feb 2009 27,971 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 27,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 WTN is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WTN, 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 WTN registered?

YY55 WTN is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 February 2006.

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