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EF56 LZC

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

63,331 mi
Last recorded63,331 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 LZC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 63,331 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 60,361 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 54,325 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 47,468 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Mar 2022 39,233 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2021 32,076 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 32,057 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2019 32,057 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 31,734 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 30,746 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 29,586 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 28,421 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 27,238 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 26,151 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 24,944 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 23,014 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 23,014 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2010 21,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 21,713 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 20,319 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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EF56 LZC is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 EF56 LZC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF56 LZC registered?

EF56 LZC is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 December 2006.

Is EF56 LZC safe to buy?

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