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AF56 LVS

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,368 mi
Last recorded121,368 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 LVS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2020 121,368 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 121,368 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 113,361 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 104,882 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both also brake pads look to be wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 104,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both also brake pads look to be wearing thin (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 99,749 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 5 Sep 2017 99,689 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 24 Aug 2016 91,420 miles

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken but system still adequately supported

Fail 24 Aug 2016 91,420 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear exhaust bracket broken but system still adequately supported

Fail 3 Sep 2015 85,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear rubber bump stop missing

rear exhaust bracket corroded/broken

rear wiperblade split

Pass 3 Sep 2015 85,203 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

rear exhaust bracket broken

rear wiper blade split

Fail 3 Sep 2015 85,203 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

rear exhaust bracket broken

rear wiper blade split

Pass 28 Aug 2014 78,707 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 28 Aug 2014 78,707 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 4 Sep 2013 70,763 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 62,041 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 51,348 miles

Nearside Front 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 26 Aug 2011 51,348 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 40,783 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 33,829 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 LVS is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LVS, 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 LVS registered?

AF56 LVS is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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