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LY55 OCW

2006 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,982 mi
Last recorded163,982 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY55 OCW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2022 163,982 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 161,199 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 158,607 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 148,852 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 134,518 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excessive play ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on limited 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Jan 2018 134,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excessive play ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on limited 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 120,864 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face,in poor condition. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge ON LIMIT,, (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin PAD LOOKS VERY THIN. (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face in poor condition, (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Jan 2017 120,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge ON LIMIT, (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face,in poor condition. (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin PAD LOOKS VERY THIN. (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face in poor condition, (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 106,736 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin look low (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin looks low (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 92,945 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Feb 2015 92,944 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 82,340 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 82,337 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 26 Jan 2013 72,517 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 72,517 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 65,380 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2012 65,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 59,230 miles

offside rear tyre sidewalls to tread cracking

Pass 12 Feb 2010 52,928 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 50,203 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 50,203 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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LY55 OCW is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel 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 LY55 OCW, 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 OCW registered?

LY55 OCW is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 February 2006.

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