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LY55 NWP

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

61,615 mi
Last recorded61,615 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY55 NWP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 61,615 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 59,811 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear box band broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation in lamp beam image weak (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 57,900 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear box band snapped off (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2024 57,900 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust mounting defective rear box band snapped off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm LEGAL LIMIT and bald inner edge REPLACE NOW (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 53,880 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear hanger snapped off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front incorrect nut and bolt used to secure lower arm ball joint to hub

Offside Front incorrect nut and bolt used to secure lower arm ball joint to hub

Pass 14 Jan 2022 50,502 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 50,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 46,116 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 41,138 miles

Exhaust system slightly rusty/corroded.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 39,447 miles

Nearside Front tyre badly worn at inner edge

Offside Front bald at inner edge and worn close to ply cords

poor beam image nearside headlight

Pass 28 Dec 2017 37,581 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 28 Dec 2017 19,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high will not adjust. (1.8)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 34,960 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front wipers worn

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2015 31,574 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 19 Dec 2015 31,574 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on inner wing on full lock (4.1.D.2)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner and outer edges to tread (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 29,763 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

rear wiper blade us

Fail 2 Jan 2015 29,760 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

rear wiper blade us

Fail 13 Jan 2014 27,855 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside rear tyre starting to crack and perish (no cords visible)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 27,855 miles

offside rear tyre starting to crack and perish (no cords visible)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 25,421 miles

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

offside front tyre perished / kerb damage

Pass 13 Dec 2011 21,359 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 21,359 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 19,450 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 15,428 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 15,428 miles

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

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

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 NWP is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 NWP, 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 NWP registered?

LY55 NWP is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 January 2006.

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