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LY56 EVH

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

44,072 mi
Last recorded44,072 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY56 EVH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2025 44,072 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both front headlamps lenses misted/scratched (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cv boot clip broken/insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre sidewall has cracking/perished cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre sidewall has cracking/perished cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Lower Suspension component missing both rear suspension bump stops missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear axle bushes deteriorating (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shock absorbers casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jan 2024 42,730 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2024 42,724 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust silencer insecure exhaust silencer bracket broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 41,223 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 40,629 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 39,853 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front strut top bearing/mounting has slight play

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 39,853 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip broken (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front strut top bearing/mounting has slight play

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 38,621 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 34,768 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured indicator fading to white light (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 34,768 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle tyre fouling on inner wheel arch liner (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured indicator fading to white light (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 30,235 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 11 Jan 2018 30,235 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 27,376 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

service light on

Fail 19 Jan 2017 27,376 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

service light on

Pass 14 Jan 2016 25,484 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front brake discs are corroded and worn with a lip.

Fail 14 Jan 2016 25,484 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front brake discs are corroded and worn with a lip.

Pass 16 Dec 2014 23,159 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 23,159 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 21,324 miles

Exhaust rear silencer mounting bracket slightly corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2013 19,256 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 17,224 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 13,657 miles

Nearside Rear 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 7 Dec 2009 10,776 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 EVH is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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