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LY06 VDA

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,962 mi
Last recorded78,962 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 78,962 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 78,962 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 75,524 miles

centre stop lamp inoperative

Pass 1 Oct 2015 70,787 miles

Offside Rear suspect child seat fitted incorrectly. consult makers instructions.

Fail 1 Oct 2015 70,776 miles

Centre Front Lower engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail bolt wound out. upper bolt loose. (6.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick appears to have dislodged in calliper (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear suspect child seat fitted incorrectly. consult makers instructions.

Pass 1 Oct 2014 63,101 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Oct 2014 63,101 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 54,185 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres perished

handbrake release sticking

o/s/f tyre worn on inner & outer edges

Fail 3 Oct 2013 54,185 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both rear tyres perished

handbrake release sticking

o/s/f tyre worn on inner & outer edges

Pass 3 Oct 2012 45,228 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 41,942 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)

Fail 16 Jan 2012 41,942 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 35,928 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 24,875 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 7,003 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 VDA is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 VDA, 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 VDA is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 July 2006.

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