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LC56 HFJ

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

136,693 mi
Last recorded136,693 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC56 HFJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2019 136,693 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges heavily worn bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge heavily worn bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 131,773 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 126,053 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust strap broken

Fail 7 Nov 2017 126,053 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust strap broken

Pass 7 Nov 2016 120,686 miles

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

Rear exhaust bracket deteriorated

Pass 3 Nov 2015 114,808 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 106,821 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2014 106,821 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 98,480 miles

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

offside wiper deteriorating

Fail 17 Oct 2013 98,480 miles

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

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

offside wiper deteriorating

Pass 9 Nov 2012 86,774 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

engine management light on

Pass 8 Oct 2011 71,648 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 56,538 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 56,538 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2009 40,272 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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LC56 HFJ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LC56 HFJ, 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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LC56 HFJ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 October 2006.

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