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LY06 JGF

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2018
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

79,658 mi
Last recorded79,658 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY06 JGF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2018 79,658 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault info dash display (7.1.6 (a))

Both rear axle bumps stops missing

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine & Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate Instrument panel display (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2017 77,124 miles

Front coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 77,124 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 68,397 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust back box deteriated

Fail 25 Apr 2016 68,397 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust back box deteriated

Pass 1 Apr 2015 57,820 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

exhaust backbox deteriated

gearbox oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2015 57,820 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust backbox deteriated

gearbox oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2014 50,368 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Apr 2014 50,368 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 49,667 miles

Air bag warnimg lamp lit

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 20 Jun 2012 49,547 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Air bag warnimg lamp lit

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Jun 2011 35,058 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 17,831 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 17,831 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 8,093 miles

front brake discs worn and corroded

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 JGF is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 JGF, 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 JGF is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 June 2006.

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