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LY55 RXR

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,713 mi
Last recorded136,713 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2019 136,713 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Central Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire near tank (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Offside mirror casing damaged

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

clutch slipping

Pass 23 Jan 2018 126,381 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 22 Jan 2018 126,381 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 Dec 2016 115,431 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Fail 6 Dec 2016 115,430 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175 65 14 t (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

brake fluid low

Pass 1 Dec 2015 103,180 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22% (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 1 Dec 2015 103,179 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 22% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 90,267 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)

Pass 4 May 2013 85,538 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 85,538 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 79,778 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 71,388 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 54,226 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 44,305 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

exhaust rear cover insecure

Fail 24 Apr 2009 44,305 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

exhaust rear cover insecure

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 RXR 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 60%.

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 RXR, 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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LY55 RXR is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 January 2006.

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