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LB56 YDL

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

69,221 mi
Last recorded69,221 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB56 YDL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 69,221 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2018 69,221 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 59,030 miles

advise front tyre replacement ns and os

Pass 29 Dec 2016 58,168 miles

Central Front Upper no rear view mirror fitted to windsceen at time of testing,but both door mirrors fitted and undamaged.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm/2mm tread depth-recommend renewal now or very soon. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm/2mm tread depth recommend renewal now or very soon. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Dec 2016 58,166 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel no handbrake reading-excessive freeplay on lever. (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low reset within limits (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm/2mm tread depth-recommend renewal now or very soon. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm/2mm tread depth recommend renewal now or very soon. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 51,092 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 45,217 miles

Nearside rear suspension bump stop missing.

Interior mirror missing.

Fail 20 Jan 2015 45,216 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear suspension bump stop missing.

Interior mirror missing.

Fail 23 Dec 2013 39,581 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 39,581 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 29 Dec 2012 33,943 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2012 33,943 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 26,884 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 22,674 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Dec 2009 17,737 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 17,737 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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LB56 YDL is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LB56 YDL, 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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LB56 YDL is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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