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LY06 SWU

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,584 mi
Last recorded122,584 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY06 SWU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 122,584 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2022 122,584 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 117,977 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 113,116 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 105,179 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 95,721 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 17,854 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2017 19,719 miles

Offside Front tyre on limit on inner edge needs changing now

oil around engine

Fail 1 Jul 2017 19,719 miles

Offside Front tyre on limit on inner edge needs changing now

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

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)

oil around engine

Pass 26 Jul 2016 82,152 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 26 Jul 2016 82,152 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Jul 2015 71,449 miles

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)

oil around engine

Fail 4 Jul 2015 71,298 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2014 59,923 miles

damage to nearside rear

offside front fog light broken

Fail 6 Jul 2014 59,920 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

damage to nearside rear

offside front fog light broken

Pass 31 May 2013 52,032 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 49,211 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise rear silencer band corroded.

Pass 19 Jul 2011 41,828 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 32,193 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 32,193 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 21,139 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 SWU is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SWU, 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 SWU registered?

LY06 SWU is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 July 2006.

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