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LB56 XVA

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

48,879 mi
Last recorded48,879 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2018 48,879 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2018 48,879 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2017 46,593 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2017 46,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 45,773 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 42,586 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Dec 2013 38,399 miles

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2012 32,543 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2011 27,846 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 20,635 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 15,726 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2009 15,726 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 9,995 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 9,995 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Dec 2007 5,965 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Dec 2007 5,965 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 2 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 XVA is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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