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BD56 LVM

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

49,096 mi
Last recorded49,096 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD56 LVM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2023 49,096 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2023 49,096 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 46,137 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 46,316 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 44,032 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 25 May 2021 43,023 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 4 May 2020 41,216 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 May 2019 39,686 miles

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 15 May 2018 37,740 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 33,356 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 31,104 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 28,931 miles

back box corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2013 25,372 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 20,865 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 20,865 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)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 17,146 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 15,058 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 9,783 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 9,250 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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BD56 LVM is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BD56 LVM, 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 BD56 LVM registered?

BD56 LVM is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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