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LA55 LGL

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

106,647 mi
Last recorded106,647 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA55 LGL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 106,647 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @rear (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Apr 2026 106,647 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @rear (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 99,431 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2025 99,431 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 95,892 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 91,805 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 90,279 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jul 2022 90,279 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid Brake pipe to abs pump (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2021 79,335 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image poor benefit given at this time (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective beam image poor benefit given at this time (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 76,480 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 70,974 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 70,974 miles

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 May 2018 67,359 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 65,397 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 65,397 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 62,814 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 61,026 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 59,066 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Jul 2013 57,278 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 57,278 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 53,830 miles

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

both rear tyres on wear marks!

Fail 14 Feb 2012 53,830 miles

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

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

both rear tyres on wear marks!

Pass 17 Feb 2011 48,629 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 43,209 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 34,874 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 LGL is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 LGL, 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 LA55 LGL registered?

LA55 LGL is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 February 2006.

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