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CA06 LYV

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,319 mi
Last recorded84,319 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA06 LYV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 84,319 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 83,875 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear arch and sill damaged

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 83,875 miles

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working no pump noise (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear arch and sill damaged

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 80,543 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides rear shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

steering pulls to offside

Fail 5 Dec 2022 80,543 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides rear shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

steering pulls to offside

Pass 10 Dec 2021 74,895 miles

Front exhaust corroded just above joint

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides around axle mounting brackets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear fog light operated by a separate switch and has its own tell-tale light

steering slightly pulling to the offside

Fail 7 Dec 2021 74,895 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front exhaust corroded just above joint

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides around axle mounting brackets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear fog light operated by a separate switch and has its own tell-tale light

steering slightly pulling to the offside

Pass 3 Nov 2020 69,821 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play front drop links worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rear ferols corroded and pipes going into ferols close on limit (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inner pads appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

bonnet pull damaged / poss bearing noise from engine bay

play at osf rack arm close on limit found on shaker plate

rear chassis corroded by suspension mounts

Fail 28 Oct 2020 69,794 miles

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

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play front drop links worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rear ferols corroded and pipes going into ferols close on limit (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front inner pads appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

bonnet pull damaged / poss bearing noise from engine bay

play at osf rack arm close on limit found on shaker plate

rear chassis corroded by suspension mounts

Pass 25 Oct 2019 65,594 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2019 65,594 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2018 59,151 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 51,143 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear shock absorbers corroded

slight play found at steering wheel

Pass 16 Jun 2016 42,530 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 42,530 miles

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened front (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 37,104 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 34,252 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 19 Jun 2013 31,025 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 31,025 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 27,070 miles

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 Jun 2011 22,024 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 17,736 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 12,848 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 12,848 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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CA06 LYV is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 CA06 LYV, 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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CA06 LYV is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 June 2006.

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