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LY06 NLO

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

63,786 mi
Last recorded63,786 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 63,786 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 63,786 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 39,131 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 38,238 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 37,220 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 37,220 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 36,271 miles

Covers in engine bay obscuring and preventing inspection of some components

Pass 3 Dec 2015 35,591 miles

Covers in engine bay obscuring and preventing inspection of some components

Fail 3 Dec 2015 35,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Covers in engine bay obscuring and preventing inspection of some components

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre outer sidewall deteriorated/cracked

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre outer sidewall deteriorated/cracked

Pass 3 Dec 2014 33,722 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2014 33,718 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 31,973 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 29,588 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2011 25,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 25,678 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 22,488 miles

cut on offside front tyre inner edge but cord not exposed

high level brake light not working

offside front tyre slightly cracking on outer tread edge

Pass 7 Dec 2009 21,434 miles

bonnet stay missing

for light switch sticks sometimes

Pass 25 Jun 2009 20,162 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 NLO is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 NLO, 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 NLO is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 July 2006.

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