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FE56 LJN

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,811 mi
Last recorded99,811 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE56 LJN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 99,811 miles

Transmission oil leak.

o/s head lamp condensated

Pass 6 Mar 2017 93,848 miles

Centre exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 14 Mar 2016 88,545 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer gaiter (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt link rod top joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s & o/s front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 14 Mar 2015 82,608 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

coolant leak @ front of engine

n/s front tyre wearing badly on inner edge

Pass 13 Mar 2014 77,756 miles

bother rear tyres starting to perish

injector chuffing

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge and starting to perish on outer wall

Fail 13 Mar 2014 77,756 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

bother rear tyres starting to perish

injector chuffing

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge and starting to perish on outer wall

Pass 8 Mar 2013 75,859 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 64,797 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 49,695 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 49,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 39,142 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 39,142 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

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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FE56 LJN is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FE56 LJN, 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 FE56 LJN registered?

FE56 LJN is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is FE56 LJN safe to buy?

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