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LY55 TZD

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

87,210 mi
Last recorded87,210 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY55 TZD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2024 87,210 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 82,030 miles

Both rear sills appear to be corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Sep 2022 82,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Both rear sills appear to be corroded

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 77,571 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre removed ()

Pass 15 Sep 2020 74,442 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 68,702 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 63,935 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 60,022 miles

oil leak

Fail 28 Sep 2017 60,015 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2016 54,453 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2015 49,178 miles

front suspension lower arm bushes deteriorating

offside rear indicator discolouring

rear beam axle bushes deteriorating

rear coil springs corroding

Pass 29 Aug 2014 44,131 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Aug 2014 44,131 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2013 38,485 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2012 34,247 miles

both rear tyre sidewalls cracking

rear exhaust silencer mounting bracket broken

Pass 22 Aug 2011 32,463 miles

both rear tyre sidewalls cracking

rear exhaust silencer bracket broken

Pass 28 Oct 2010 30,138 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 20 Oct 2009 27,951 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 21,269 miles

undertray fitted

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 TZD is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 TZD, 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 TZD registered?

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

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