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AF56 LVL

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,401 mi
Last recorded128,401 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 LVL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 128,401 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 119,155 miles

Both headlamps deteriorated

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 111,484 miles

Both front headlamps slightly deteriorated and faded

Fail 5 Jun 2018 111,484 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Both front headlamps slightly deteriorated and faded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 95,689 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Jun 2017 95,686 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear bracket broken from pipe (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 75,261 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 75,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 70,641 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 62,900 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 55,686 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 47,584 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 40,523 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 40,523 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 34,079 miles

nearside rear tyre slighty perished

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 20 Sep 2010 34,079 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

front brake discs slightly worn

front wiper blades worn

nearside rear tyre slighty perished

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 20 Sep 2010 34,079 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake discs slightly worn

Front wiper blades worn

Pass 11 Sep 2009 25,951 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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AF56 LVL is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 AF56 LVL, 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 AF56 LVL registered?

AF56 LVL is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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