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LC56 HFK

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,967 mi
Last recorded92,967 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2019 92,967 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 92,966 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge.. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2018 84,591 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 84,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2018 81,229 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 81,228 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 May 2017 74,030 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2017 74,029 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 May 2016 67,595 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2015 61,060 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 61,059 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside front tyre outer side wall damaged

Pass 16 Sep 2014 56,971 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/f tyre has slight outer sidewall damage

n/s/r seat has child seat fitted

Fail 18 Sep 2013 49,630 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 49,630 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 42,349 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 42,349 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 33,708 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 25,480 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 16,587 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 16,587 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 HFK is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LC56 HFK, 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 HFK is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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