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EY56 LYZ

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

152,845 mi
Last recorded152,845 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY56 LYZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 152,845 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2025 146,595 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Jul 2025 146,594 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 140,130 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 133,858 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 128,857 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both also getting low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 124,687 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both also starting to get low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 119,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2020 119,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 114,258 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 106,878 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 98,652 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2017 98,652 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 91,849 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 84,626 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 8 Jul 2015 84,626 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 29 Jul 2014 78,378 miles

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

front brake discs worn and corroded

offside mirror housing damaged

Pass 29 Jul 2014 78,378 miles

front brake discs worn and corroded

offside mirror housing damaged

Pass 24 Sep 2013 68,084 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 55,884 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 45,625 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 37,642 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside and offside front brake discs slightly worn...

Pass 8 Oct 2009 24,210 miles

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

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

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 LYZ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 EY56 LYZ, 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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EY56 LYZ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 October 2006.

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