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LB56 BYV

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2024
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

165,105 mi
Last recorded165,105 miles
Recorded on10 May 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB56 BYV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2023 165,105 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2023 165,086 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 96,124 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 91,065 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 86,795 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 85,599 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 83,616 miles

Offside front tyre perishing

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear exhaust hanger corroded, but secure

Pass 4 Jan 2013 78,260 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 18,873 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 62,986 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 56,852 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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LB56 BYV is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LB56 BYV, 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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LB56 BYV is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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