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LA55 BNF

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,165 mi
Last recorded57,165 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA55 BNF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 57,165 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Feb 2026 57,165 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 56,099 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Feb 2025 56,094 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 54,616 miles

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

Nearside Front headlamp lens deteriorated

Fail 12 Feb 2024 54,611 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front headlamp lens deteriorated

Pass 9 Feb 2023 52,400 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 49,817 miles

Nearside Front headlamp faded

Fail 10 Feb 2022 49,817 miles

Nearside Front headlamp faded

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 46,499 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides deteriorated/misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 46,492 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides deteriorated/misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 44,692 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 42,257 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 39,315 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2018 39,315 miles

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

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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 36,875 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 34,391 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 32,099 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)

Oil leak

Severe engine area oil/fluid leaks.

Fail 13 Feb 2015 32,099 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Severe engine area oil/fluid leaks.

Pass 12 Feb 2014 29,849 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Childs seats fitted onto both outer rear seats.

Pass 12 Feb 2013 27,292 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

childs seats fitted onto both center row outer seats-both belts/seats operations unchecked.

Fail 12 Feb 2013 27,292 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

childs seats fitted onto both center row outer seats-both belts/seats operations unchecked.

Fail 6 Feb 2012 24,584 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

all tyres outer sidewalls badly age cracked/scuffed,nearside front outer sidewall badly gouged but not to cords-recommend renewal.

childs seats fitted to both rear row outer seats.

Pass 6 Feb 2012 24,584 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

all tyres outer sidewalls badly age cracked/scuffed,nearside front outer sidewall badly gouged but not to cords-recommend renewal.

childs seats fitted to both rear row outer seats.

Pass 9 Feb 2011 22,819 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

childs seats on both outer rear seats.

Pass 9 Feb 2010 21,345 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

childs seats fitted to both outer rear seats.

Pass 18 Feb 2009 19,897 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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LA55 BNF is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 LA55 BNF, 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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LA55 BNF is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 February 2006.

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