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LY06 NMJ

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,365 mi
Last recorded102,365 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 102,365 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 92,869 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge off side front tyre inner edge bald and close to limits (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 86,455 miles

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

front anti roll bar D rubbers worn

off side front shock absorber leaking, and near side front starting to leak

Fail 10 Oct 2023 86,455 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

front anti roll bar D rubbers worn

off side front shock absorber leaking, and near side front starting to leak

Pass 5 Oct 2022 80,242 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 80,242 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 72,921 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge off side front inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 72,921 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge off side front inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 66,292 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 60,634 miles

off side front shock absorber starting to leak

Pass 10 Oct 2018 46,979 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 44,049 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 40,051 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 37,134 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 33,659 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 30,470 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 26,195 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 29 Jul 2011 26,195 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 21,093 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 21,093 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 15,729 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 15,729 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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 NMJ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NMJ, 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 NMJ registered?

LY06 NMJ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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