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SP06 LYX

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

79,845 mi
Last recorded79,845 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP06 LYX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 79,845 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 76,461 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 76,397 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 65,319 miles

r/exhaust box is corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2014 63,056 miles

Nearside Rear 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 11 Mar 2013 60,257 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 60,257 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 53,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Feb 2012 53,706 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 45,070 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 45,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 35,444 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 26,332 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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SP06 LYX is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SP06 LYX, 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 SP06 LYX registered?

SP06 LYX is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 March 2006.

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