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LB56 XUZ

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,274 mi
Last recorded48,274 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB56 XUZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2018 48,274 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 48,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 38,920 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 10 Mar 2017 38,920 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 11 Mar 2016 29,460 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 25,803 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 25,803 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 22,872 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 20,389 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 20,389 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 17,317 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 17,317 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 15,431 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 12,514 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 8,481 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 8,481 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Dec 2007 4,548 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 3 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 XUZ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XUZ, 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 XUZ registered?

LB56 XUZ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 December 2006.

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