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LD56 YYU

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,281 mi
Last recorded84,281 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2014
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD56 YYU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2014 84,281 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 2 Oct 2013 78,325 miles

oil leak from engine

Fail 27 Sep 2013 78,263 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front exhaust joint has slight leak

Ns rear tyre has worn to 2mm [175/65/14]

Os rear tyre has worn to 1.6mm

Wheel alignment will be required

oil leak from engine

Pass 24 Sep 2012 66,527 miles

Both front tyres are more worn on the inside edge indicating that the wheel alignment requires adjustment.

Engine oil leaks fron cam belt area of engine (not severe)

Radiator is leaking coolant and coolant level is below minimum. (Leak is not severe)

Slight rumble from offside rear wheel bearing.

Offside front tyre tread inner edge is almost devoid of tread.Centre tread is 4.4mm. Inner edge is 0.5mm. Nearside front tyre centre tread 3.4mm and inner edge is 2mm.

Fail 24 Sep 2012 66,527 miles

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

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

Both front tyres are more worn on the inside edge indicating that the wheel alignment requires adjustment.

Engine oil leaks fron cam belt area of engine (not severe)

Radiator is leaking coolant and coolant level is below minimum. (Leak is not severe)

Slight rumble from offside rear wheel bearing.

Offside front tyre tread inner edge is almost devoid of tread.Centre tread is 4.4mm. Inner edge is 0.5mm. Nearside front tyre centre tread 3.4mm and inner edge is 2mm.

Fail 28 Sep 2011 54,832 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 54,832 miles

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 28 Sep 2010 43,973 miles

some wear in front brake discs and pads low

Pass 21 Sep 2009 31,785 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 31,785 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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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LD56 YYU is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LD56 YYU, 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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LD56 YYU is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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