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AF56 LVO

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

156,860 mi
Last recorded156,860 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 LVO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Apr 2023 156,860 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 152,815 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 124,711 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 124,711 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 115,950 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 115,950 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 111,850 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 103,577 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 90,380 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 90,380 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 76,757 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 76,757 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2014 67,180 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 67,180 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 58,302 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear tyre perishing

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 17 Jul 2013 58,302 miles

Coolant leak

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

nearside rear tyre perishing

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 20 Aug 2012 51,462 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 45,178 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 39,885 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 33,164 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 LVO is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LVO, 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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AF56 LVO is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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