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LY56 EKO

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

81,903 mi
Last recorded81,903 miles
Recorded on20 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY56 EKO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2024 81,903 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view central chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 81,785 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush N/S/F and O/S/F (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner inner steering arm play

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose backbox clamp broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 79,710 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front outer sill dented (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view centre stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened bump stops deteriorated (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 75,886 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 75,863 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 75,837 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive under car gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective also corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 75,602 miles

Exhaust noisy back box (8.1.1 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Dec 2017 74,903 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak under gear box ()

Fail 13 Dec 2017 74,903 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak under gear box ()

Pass 15 Dec 2016 70,510 miles

Nearside Rear light unit lose fixings

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Dec 2016 70,510 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear light unit lose fixings

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 62,189 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 21 Dec 2015 62,189 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 10 Dec 2014 55,743 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 55,743 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

offside front wiper blade worn

Pass 16 Dec 2013 49,365 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 49,365 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 43,904 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 37,085 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 31,405 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 31,405 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Fail 26 Nov 2009 23,550 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 23,550 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 EKO is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 EKO, 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 EKO is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 December 2006.

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