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LA56 EMK

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,348 mi
Last recorded84,348 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA56 EMK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 84,348 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 84,280 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour Both front and both rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides, lenses worn (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering wheel rim loose (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Both pipes under car squeezed (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 70,521 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 62,082 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 55,882 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2021 54,083 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 49,548 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 41,918 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 34,613 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 34,610 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted inner rim damaged/split (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2016 32,256 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 32,256 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 29,564 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 26,704 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 23,285 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 23,285 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 20,315 miles

N/S/F, N/S/R and O/S/R tyres starting to crack.

Pass 11 Nov 2011 17,539 miles

Both front wipers smeary

Front brake discs corroded to inner edge

Front brake pads 65-75% worn

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 13,279 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 9,012 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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LA56 EMK is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 LA56 EMK, 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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LA56 EMK is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 December 2006.

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