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AO56 LBZ

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,163 mi
Last recorded88,163 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2020 88,163 miles

Nearside Front headlamp has a broken fixing

Nearside Front wheel arch liner is missing

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 83,691 miles

Nearside Front wheel arch liner is missing

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre also heavily perished. ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

nearside and offside front tyres have worn bald on their inner edges.

nearside headlamp has a broken fixing

Fail 15 Jul 2019 83,691 miles

Nearside Front wheel arch liner is missing

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre also heavily perished. ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

nearside and offside front tyres have worn bald on their inner edges.

nearside headlamp has a broken fixing

Pass 12 Jul 2018 78,134 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 72,409 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Jul 2016 64,770 miles

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

Nearside Front wing liner missing

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

Fail 15 Jul 2016 64,770 miles

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

Nearside Front wing liner missing

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 57,816 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 57,735 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 52,437 miles

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

both front tyres worn on the outer edges

Pass 17 Jul 2013 45,796 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 45,796 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 39,991 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 32,174 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2011 32,174 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 28,337 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 20,435 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 20,435 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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AO56 LBZ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol 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 AO56 LBZ, 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 LBZ registered?

AO56 LBZ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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