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YT06 LYA

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

143,076 mi
Last recorded143,076 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT06 LYA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2021 143,076 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2021 143,076 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 120,628 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 120,628 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 112,833 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 104,963 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 104,963 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 97,586 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 16 Mar 2017 97,586 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Mar 2016 90,344 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly worn on both outer edges

Pass 11 Mar 2015 82,636 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2015 82,392 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

injector leaking exhaust fumes

Pass 20 Feb 2014 69,946 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 59,781 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 53,036 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 46,894 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 40,915 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 34,395 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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YT06 LYA is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YT06 LYA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YT06 LYA registered?

YT06 LYA is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 March 2006.

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