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YY55 WTO

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

111,429 mi
Last recorded111,429 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 111,429 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge.

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

high level brake light inop.

Fail 8 Oct 2020 111,417 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white light. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white light (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge.

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

high level brake light inop.

Pass 4 Oct 2019 109,593 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 3 Oct 2019 109,592 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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 Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 103,510 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 103,510 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2017 97,053 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2017 97,000 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 89,332 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2016 89,332 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 82,598 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 82,577 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 75,213 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2014 75,213 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 67,147 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 67,147 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 7,956 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 7,956 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 54,669 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 54,648 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 May 2010 46,420 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 32,804 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 WTO is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 WTO, 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 WTO registered?

YY55 WTO is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 February 2006.

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