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LY06 HCL

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,768 mi
Last recorded91,768 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 91,768 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced only just giving a beam pattern (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front lipped (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Oct 2017 91,768 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced only just giving a beam pattern (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front lipped (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 19,581 miles

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

Offside oil leaking on to brake parts

Fail 28 Sep 2016 19,580 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside oil leaking on to brake parts

Pass 28 Sep 2016 19,580 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 19,901 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 67,661 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 57,850 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 48,716 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 37,842 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 37,842 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 22,917 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 20,997 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 16,655 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 HCL is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HCL, 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 HCL is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 June 2006.

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