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EY56 LXM

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,423 mi
Last recorded103,423 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2016
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY56 LXM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2016 103,423 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 97,302 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 90,907 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 82,640 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 67,566 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 10 Sep 2012 67,566 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 22 Aug 2011 54,406 miles

rear wiper blade split

Pass 11 Sep 2010 11,262 miles

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

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Fail 11 Sep 2010 11,262 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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Pass 11 Sep 2009 23,774 miles

All 4 tyres starting to crack/perish.

Nail in offside front tyre

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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EY56 LXM is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EY56 LXM, 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 EY56 LXM registered?

EY56 LXM is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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