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LB56 PVP

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

122,042 mi
Last recorded122,042 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB56 PVP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2020 122,042 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Jul 2020 122,042 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 114,621 miles

Exhuast back box corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2019 114,621 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhuast back box corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2018 104,653 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 104,653 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened slightly distorted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2017 100,359 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on inner and outer edges of tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion to inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced condensation in lens (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 96,486 miles

Nearside door mirror glass broken

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced condensation in lens (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Jan 2015 89,479 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

engine oil level low

Pass 19 Jan 2015 89,479 miles

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

engine oil level low

Pass 3 Dec 2013 83,621 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 3 Dec 2013 82,621 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 77,017 miles

high level stop lamp not working

Fail 20 Nov 2012 77,015 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 23 Nov 2011 73,254 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 73,254 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 58,982 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 43,564 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 43,564 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of 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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LB56 PVP is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 LB56 PVP, 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 PVP is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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