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LY56 HNC

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,197 mi
Last recorded124,197 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2016
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY56 HNC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2016 124,197 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Nov 2016 124,095 miles

Offside Front Steering system excessively rough strut top bearing seized (2.2.D.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake pads getting low

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 103,442 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres on 3mm off side rear brake disc slightly scored on inner edge

Fail 7 Nov 2015 103,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Nov 2014 88,020 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front disc in poor condition

offside front strut has slight corrosion

Fail 24 Nov 2014 88,020 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front disc in poor condition

offside front strut has slight corrosion

Pass 30 Nov 2013 79,772 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2013 79,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 63,994 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 49,610 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 34,786 miles

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)

wiper blades split on edges

Pass 3 Nov 2009 22,862 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 HNC is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HNC, 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 HNC registered?

LY56 HNC is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 December 2006.

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