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LY06 SPX

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

84,580 mi
Last recorded84,580 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY06 SPX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 84,580 miles

Front brake pedal rubber missing but has grooves/raised sections to provide grip in wet conditions

Nearside Front Tyre has a stone wedged in between side wall and wheel rim advise removal so not to damage tyre

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box splitting/cracking away from pipe yellow chalk (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 78,452 miles

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox driveshaft seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 78,451 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox driveshaft seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 76,344 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 75,573 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 74,049 miles

offside / nearside front tyres worn edge

Pass 16 Jul 2015 68,408 miles

nearside rear bump stop missing

slight oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2015 68,408 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

nearside rear bump stop missing

slight oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2014 63,053 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jul 2014 63,053 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2013 57,170 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 49,827 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jul 2012 49,827 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres deteriorated on sidewall

Fail 22 Jul 2011 43,172 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 43,172 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 30,605 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 21,011 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 SPX is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SPX, 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 SPX registered?

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

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