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LV56 YLG

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,279 mi
Last recorded72,279 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV56 YLG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2020 72,279 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Sep 2020 72,279 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 64,584 miles

Rear Coil spring worn both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 64,584 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure box bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring worn both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 56,869 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 52,502 miles

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

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

rear exhaust bracket snapped

Pass 1 Apr 2016 44,907 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre in poor condition also worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

oil mist on sump area

Pass 8 Apr 2015 41,553 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken.

Pass 15 Apr 2014 39,942 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 36,983 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 34,004 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 34,004 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 31,817 miles

splits on both front wiper blades.

Pass 22 Apr 2010 28,405 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 25,750 miles

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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LV56 YLG is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 LV56 YLG, 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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LV56 YLG is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 November 2006.

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