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LY56 AMK

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,349 mi
Last recorded81,349 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY56 AMK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2017 81,349 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

rear silencer slightly corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2017 81,349 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

rear silencer slightly corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2016 71,830 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2016 71,697 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm over 3/4 of tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly fitted? (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2015 63,706 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 55,482 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 55,482 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 49,217 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2012 36,264 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 4 Feb 2012 36,264 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 25,410 miles

FRONT DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND RUSTED DUE TO STANDING

NS FRONT WIPER SLIGHTLY WORN

Pass 7 Dec 2009 20,902 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 AMK is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 LY56 AMK, 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 LY56 AMK registered?

LY56 AMK is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 December 2006.

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