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LY06 BWF

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

114,918 mi
Last recorded114,918 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY06 BWF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 114,918 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 111,958 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both side (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 108,705 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2023 108,693 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak

Pass 5 Mar 2022 104,680 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 101,855 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 98,749 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 94,596 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 91,483 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Apr 2018 91,483 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 89,915 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 89,581 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 85,975 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 85,975 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 77,529 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 3 Jun 2014 77,529 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 63,171 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Jun 2013 63,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2012 53,520 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 53,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 May 2011 43,128 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 43,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 May 2010 26,265 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 2,754 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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LY06 BWF is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 LY06 BWF, 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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LY06 BWF is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 June 2006.

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