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LY55 NXR

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,140 mi
Last recorded49,140 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY55 NXR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2024 49,140 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 May 2024 49,139 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both front (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 40,677 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2023 40,677 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 39,786 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 38,775 miles

Central Rear Upper stop lamp inoperative

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside + offside (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear + centre exhaust system slightly corroded

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside + offside (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside + offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 38,775 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Upper stop lamp inoperative

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside + offside (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear + centre exhaust system slightly corroded

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside + offside (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside + offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 13 Jan 2020 38,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

nearside + offside front + rear tyres perished

offside rear wheel bearing slight noisy

rear exhaust box corroded

rear wiper split

Pass 14 Jan 2019 37,289 miles

front + rear tyres starting to perish

surface corrosion to rear exhaust box

Pass 8 Jan 2018 36,116 miles

Nearside Front headlamp lens slightly condensed

Rear wiper blade split

centre stop lamp inoperative

nearside + offside front tyres slightly perished

surface corrosion to rear exhaust system

Pass 18 Jan 2017 34,685 miles

centre stop lamp

rear wiper blade split

surface corrosion to rear exhaust system

Pass 6 Jan 2016 32,926 miles

Offside Rear tyre split + perished but no ply or cords visible at time of test

handbrake lever slight travel

surface corrosion to rear exhaust system

Pass 6 Jan 2015 31,226 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside + offsid erear shocks slightly damp

nearside + offside front tyres sligtly perished

offside rear tyre perished but no ply or cords visible at time of test

surface corroison to rear exhaust box

Pass 10 Jan 2014 29,058 miles

nearside front tyre starting to perish

offside rear tyre starting to perish

rear exhaust system surface corrosion

rear shocks weaping

Pass 5 Jan 2013 26,989 miles

nearside + offside front tyres starting to perish

nearside front wiper blade split but still clearing screen

rear exhaust system slightly corroded

rear shocks slightly weaping

rear wiper blade split

Pass 19 Jan 2012 25,035 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 19,927 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 15,066 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 11,674 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 11,674 miles

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

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 NXR is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NXR, 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 NXR registered?

LY55 NXR is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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