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LX56 YPZ

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

80,551 mi
Last recorded80,551 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX56 YPZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 80,551 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Nov 2017 80,549 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 77,298 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 71,661 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front tyre outer side wall minor damage

Offside Rear nail in tread

Fail 13 Oct 2015 71,661 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front tyre outer side wall minor damage

Offside Rear nail in tread

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 62,911 miles

o.s.r boby slight damage.

Fail 16 Sep 2014 62,715 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

o.s.r boby slight damage.

Pass 17 Sep 2013 19,694 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 42,293 miles

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

slight immbalance front brakes

strongly advise rear tyres replacement

Fail 25 Sep 2012 42,293 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

slight immbalance front brakes

strongly advise rear tyres replacement

Pass 27 Sep 2011 32,869 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 23,947 miles

advise front tyres on wear bars

Pass 25 Sep 2009 18,961 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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LX56 YPZ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LX56 YPZ, 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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LX56 YPZ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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