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FD56 LBX

2006 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,422 mi
Last recorded123,422 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD56 LBX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2021 123,422 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 123,422 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect product on lens / moisture (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 122,738 miles

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

odd size tyres fitted to vehicle front axle same size / rear tyres same size

Fail 12 Jun 2020 122,738 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour white light (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

odd size tyres fitted to vehicle front axle same size / rear tyres same size

Pass 28 Mar 2019 118,871 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2019 118,871 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 111,152 miles

Engine management fault light on

Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 Feb 2018 111,152 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged Interior ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Jan 2017 104,242 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2017 104,239 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 90,974 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2016 90,858 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 77,802 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 66,389 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 66,389 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 56,191 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 4 Jan 2013 56,191 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 48,459 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)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 36,476 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 26,607 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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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FD56 LBX is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel 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 FD56 LBX, 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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FD56 LBX is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 December 2006.

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