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LY06 NLT

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,437 mi
Last recorded69,437 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY06 NLT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 69,437 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front seatbelt slow to retract

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 8 Sep 2026 69,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced cloudy (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced cloudy (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front seatbelt slow to retract

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2025 66,322 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

both headlight beams cloudy

Pass 31 Jul 2024 64,390 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 31 Jul 2024 64,390 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jul 2023 62,029 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

both headlight beams cloudy

Fail 24 Jul 2023 62,029 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

both headlight beams cloudy

Pass 27 Jul 2022 58,350 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 53,244 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front safety pin through seat belt webbing

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

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Rear light lens cracked

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 22 Jul 2020 48,439 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 17 Jul 2019 42,460 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 42,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 34,119 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 27,534 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 25,424 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 23,983 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 22,902 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 20,706 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 19,269 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 19,269 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 17,553 miles

Rear Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front wipers starting to split.

Pass 23 Jul 2010 15,854 miles

cracks on both rear tyres.

Fail 21 Jul 2010 15,854 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

cracks on offside rear and nearside front tyres.

Pass 21 Jul 2009 13,452 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 NLT is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NLT, 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 NLT registered?

LY06 NLT is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 July 2006.

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