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LY56 DTU

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

125,872 mi
Last recorded125,872 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY56 DTU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2022 125,872 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 120,753 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 114,098 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2020 114,097 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2019 103,866 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 82,785 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 81,375 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 70,618 miles

Rear exhaust strap deteriated

Pass 27 Aug 2015 60,751 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 49,689 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 49,685 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 41,796 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 33,294 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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 31 Aug 2011 27,214 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 17,451 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 14,997 miles

Spare tyre defective

nearside door mirror glass cracked.

Fail 7 Dec 2009 14,997 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 DTU is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DTU, 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 DTU registered?

LY56 DTU is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 December 2006.

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The MOT history for LY56 DTU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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