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LD56 YYV

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

92,034 mi
Last recorded92,034 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD56 YYV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2023 92,034 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Dec 2023 92,032 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Dec 2022 81,686 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front brake pads appear low and n/s/f brake binding slightly

Fail 2 Dec 2022 81,667 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front brake pads appear low and n/s/f brake binding slightly

injectors chuffing

Pass 7 Dec 2021 81,534 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Surface corrosion front subframe, rear axle o/s n/s, rear chassis

Pass 27 Nov 2020 81,330 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Nov 2020 81,327 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 81,114 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes deteriorated/torn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

injector chuffing

Fail 9 Dec 2019 81,113 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes deteriorated/torn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

injector chuffing

Pass 3 Dec 2018 78,399 miles

slight damp in o/s headlight

surface corrosion front subframe,rear axle,o/s n/s rear chassis

Pass 14 Nov 2017 75,598 miles

slight noise n/s/r wheel bearing

surface corrosion front subframe,rear axle,o/s n/s rear chassis

Fail 14 Nov 2017 75,598 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight noise n/s/r wheel bearing

surface corrosion front subframe,rear axle,o/s n/s rear chassis

Pass 1 Dec 2016 74,253 miles

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2015 72,501 miles

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

Rear both tyres slightly perished

Rear exhaust corroded and mounting bracket broken

Fail 24 Nov 2015 72,501 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Rear both tyres slightly perished

Rear exhaust corroded and mounting bracket broken

Pass 12 Nov 2014 68,846 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust and mounting bracket corroded

surface corrosion to n/s and o/s rear chassis rails

Fail 12 Nov 2014 68,846 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust and mounting bracket corroded

surface corrosion to n/s and o/s rear chassis rails

Pass 6 Nov 2013 61,041 miles

chaffing under bonnet possible injector seals

slight noise both rear wheel bearing

Pass 6 Nov 2012 52,267 miles

child seat fitted to n/s rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt.smell of exhaust fumes from under bonnet

Fail 6 Nov 2012 52,267 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

child seat fitted to n/s rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt.smell of exhaust fumes from under bonnet

Pass 11 Nov 2011 43,989 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted to n/s rear not allowing full inspection of seat belt

cut in o/s front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 12 Nov 2010 35,042 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 24,848 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 YYV is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YYV, 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 YYV is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 October 2006.

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