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LY56 FCO

2006 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

57,826 mi
Last recorded57,826 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY56 FCO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2021 57,826 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 56,574 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 56,571 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 53,952 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 50,201 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 47,051 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 47,050 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 44,377 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 41,226 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 38,566 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 35,829 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 33,492 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 30,842 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 30,485 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 27,654 miles

advise windscreen cracked to limits offside

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 FCO is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 FCO, 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 FCO registered?

LY56 FCO is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 December 2006.

Is LY56 FCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY56 FCO shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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