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LB56 VVN

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,713 mi
Last recorded75,713 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB56 VVN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2021 75,713 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 75,708 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 69,560 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has slight damage to outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 62,900 miles

unable to see brake pads

Fail 26 Oct 2018 62,900 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper insecure (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

unable to see brake pads

Pass 6 Oct 2017 52,172 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 52,072 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 40,376 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 40,077 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 34,735 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 29,681 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 25,952 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 22,039 miles

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

cannot see condition of front brake pads

exhaust strap/bracket corroded/snapped rear box support (but secure)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 18,123 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 12,898 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 10,815 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 VVN is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 LB56 VVN, 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 LB56 VVN registered?

LB56 VVN is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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