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LY06 BWX

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

48,469 mi
Last recorded48,469 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY06 BWX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 48,469 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 41,327 miles

Minor play in steering wheel

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre 195/50/16 ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 34,088 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 26,626 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 24,674 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 24,586 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 21,461 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone (r) bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone (r) bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2019 21,347 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidwall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone (r) bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn wishbone (r) bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wiper split

Pass 24 May 2018 17,459 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Spare unchecked

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front suspension arms, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2017 15,818 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 15,696 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 15,696 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 13,210 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 12,927 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 12,691 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 12,511 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 10,370 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 6,408 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 5,066 miles

cut on nearside front tyre outer wall.

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 BWX is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 BWX, 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 BWX registered?

LY06 BWX is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 June 2006.

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