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LY56 BFJ

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

32,352 mi
Last recorded32,352 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY56 BFJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 32,352 miles

Under body corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2025 32,206 miles

rust under car

Pass 23 Feb 2024 32,069 miles

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 Feb 2024 32,069 miles

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2023 31,875 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2022 31,664 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 31,449 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 31,318 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 28,782 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 208,530 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2018 208,530 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 27,590 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 26,348 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 26,348 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 24,891 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 22,756 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 20,407 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 17,606 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 17,508 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 15 Dec 2010 17,508 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 12,194 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 BFJ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BFJ, 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 BFJ registered?

LY56 BFJ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 December 2006.

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