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LY55 LDX

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2019
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

101,619 mi
Last recorded101,619 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY55 LDX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2018 101,619 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2018 101,619 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 98,782 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 98,782 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 92,012 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2016 92,012 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part Wheel arch liner (3.6.B.4a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 88,519 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 85,152 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 2 Oct 2014 85,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 76,948 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2013 76,948 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 65,618 miles

ns washer partially blocked

Fail 18 Oct 2012 65,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

ns washer partially blocked

Pass 18 Feb 2012 57,336 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Feb 2012 57,336 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Feb 2012 57,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

radiator cooling fan noisy

Pass 17 Feb 2011 43,099 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 30,194 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 30,194 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 18,053 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 18,053 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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LY55 LDX is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 LY55 LDX, 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 LY55 LDX registered?

LY55 LDX is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 January 2006.

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The MOT history for LY55 LDX shows 21 tests with a 52.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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