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LY06 BWZ

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

158,646 mi
Last recorded158,646 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY06 BWZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 158,646 miles

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2016 135,687 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rear silencer corroded

front brake discs worn

Pass 30 Jun 2015 114,429 miles

front tyres wearing low on edges

rear silencer corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2014 98,277 miles

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

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 17 Jun 2014 98,277 miles

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 27 Jun 2013 76,948 miles

centre stop lamp inoperative

Pass 27 Jun 2012 55,348 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

inner friction surfaces of both front brake discs in poor condition.

Pass 21 Jun 2011 43,349 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 35,977 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 27,615 miles

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

offside wiper blade has small split at end

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 BWZ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BWZ, 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 BWZ registered?

LY06 BWZ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 June 2006.

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