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LA56 EXB

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,303 mi
Last recorded69,303 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA56 EXB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2024 69,303 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osr/nsr (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded osf/nsr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive osr/nsr inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2024 69,303 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osr/nsr (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded osf/nsr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive osr/nsr inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 64,344 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osr/nsr (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded osf/nsr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front door check strap broken

Rear exhaust corroded

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive osr/nsr inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

interior mirror cracked

Pass 22 Dec 2021 59,473 miles

Offside Front Door check strap broken

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin badly corroded

Rear Tail gate does not remain open unless supported (tailgate struts worn)

Fail 22 Dec 2021 59,472 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

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 Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Front Door check strap broken

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin badly corroded

Rear Tail gate does not remain open unless supported (tailgate struts worn)

Pass 4 Jan 2021 54,754 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured nearside and offside front (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamp lenses (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Lipped wear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 49,209 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber wear too edge (1.1.2 (c))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction dash cam & sat nav holder (3.1 (a) (i))

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output poor beam image (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output poor beam image (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer box outer skin corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Under covers obscuring fuel lines & rear suspension mountings

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2019 49,209 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber wear too edge (1.1.2 (c))

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction dash cam & sat nav holder (3.1 (a) (i))

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output poor beam image (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output poor beam image (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer box outer skin corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Under covers obscuring fuel lines & rear suspension mountings

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 42,520 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))

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

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 80-85% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer box outer skin corroded

Under covers obscuring some fuel lines

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 22 Nov 2018 42,520 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn on edge (1.1.2 (c))

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

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 80-85% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer box outer skin corroded

Under covers obscuring some fuel lines

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Dec 2017 38,472 miles

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit old & perishing 2011 y o m (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre close to inner edge & old & perishing 2011 y o m ()

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

Rear Exhaust silencer box outer skin corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Dec 2017 38,472 miles

Engine bay covers obscuring some components

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit old & perishing 2011 y o m (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre close to inner edge & old & perishing 2011 y o m ()

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

Rear Exhaust silencer box outer skin corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 36,094 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 32,546 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)

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2014 29,165 miles

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

back box corroding

nearside front wiper blade split

raer number plate in poor condition

rear fog lights unable to turn off via switch

Pass 6 Nov 2013 26,019 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 22,508 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 18,822 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 15,786 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r outer brake disc pitted

Pass 30 Nov 2009 12,097 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 EXB is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,587cc 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 EXB, 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 EXB is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 December 2006.

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