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LY56 AKP

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,276 mi
Last recorded66,276 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY56 AKP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2022 66,276 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 66,275 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 61,831 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 55,687 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 May 2020 55,687 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2019 50,898 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 45,731 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 39,885 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 34,591 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 29,777 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 22,937 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 21,907 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 17,714 miles

Both front wiper blades split, but not effecting the clearing of the screen.

High level brake light not working.

O/S/F tyre perishing.

O/S/R tyre perishing and has a split in it but not down to cords.

Fail 7 Aug 2012 17,714 miles

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

Both front wiper blades split, but not effecting the clearing of the screen.

High level brake light not working.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/F tyre perishing.

O/S/R tyre perishing and has a split in it but not down to cords.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 15,236 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 12,101 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 10,432 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 10,432 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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LY56 AKP is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LY56 AKP, 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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LY56 AKP is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 December 2006.

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