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C8 LCA

2006 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,201 mi
Last recorded81,201 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Toyota Celica75,506 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 LCA
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 81,201 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 12 Apr 2025 81,201 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 80,912 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 80,912 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 80,221 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 80,221 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 79,927 miles

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

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Aug 2021 79,927 miles

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

Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 78,943 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 78,885 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 77,950 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 77,800 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 76,958 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 73,577 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 67,788 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 56,493 miles

rear brakes starting to bind

rear wiper split

road tyres stepped

Fail 27 Apr 2011 40,002 miles

Coolant leak

Front discs worn and corroded

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

Rear discs corroded

Scratch on the inside of windscreen

Pass 27 Apr 2011 40,002 miles

Coolant leak

Front discs worn and corroded

Rear discs corroded

Scratch on the inside of windscreen

Pass 5 May 2010 23,349 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 21,816 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Celica?

Based on 870,417 MOT tests across 67,994 vehicles.

71.3%
Pass Rate
5,488
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
67,994
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43,337
position lamp(s) not working 23,341
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23,042
Registration plate lamp not working 18,379
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,551
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C8 LCA is a 2006 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2006 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 75,506 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Celica fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 43,337 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C8 LCA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Celica typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 20 years old, this Toyota Celica is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C8 LCA registered?

C8 LCA is a 2006 Toyota Celica, first registered on 18 October 2006.

Is C8 LCA safe to buy?

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