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LY06 BWP

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

75,030 mi
Last recorded75,030 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY06 BWP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 75,030 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Jul 2026 75,030 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both side (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 71,553 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Aug 2025 71,553 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 68,725 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Jul 2024 68,725 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 65,547 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 62,573 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jul 2022 62,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 58,993 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Jul 2020 56,331 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 53,634 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 50,205 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 46,051 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 42,561 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 38,980 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 35,059 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 29,490 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 24,024 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 24,024 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 19,577 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 14,255 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 10,936 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 10,906 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 BWP is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 LY06 BWP, 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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What year was LY06 BWP registered?

LY06 BWP is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 June 2006.

Is LY06 BWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY06 BWP shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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