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AO56 LBG

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

66,384 mi
Last recorded66,384 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2013
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 LBG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2013 66,384 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2013 66,384 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Fail 20 Sep 2012 55,613 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 55,613 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 44,238 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 32,895 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 32,895 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 23,279 miles

all 3 wipers smear

rear tyres wearing unevenly

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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AO56 LBG is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AO56 LBG, 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 AO56 LBG registered?

AO56 LBG is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 September 2006.

Is AO56 LBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO56 LBG shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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