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LC56 LCX

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,580 mi
Last recorded77,580 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC56 LCX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 77,580 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge plus under inflated.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear brake pads wearing a bit low. (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear brake pads wearing a bit low. (3.5.1g)

Rear exhaust silencer badly corroded outer skin plus one hanger also corroded.

Pass 18 Oct 2016 74,256 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit balding on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

centre brake light not working

exhaust back box corroded

offside front tyre worn slightly more on edges

offside rear light unit loose (lugs broken)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 74,256 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit balding on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

centre brake light not working

exhaust back box corroded

offside front tyre worn slightly more on edges

offside rear light unit loose (lugs broken)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 61,648 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 52,038 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 52,038 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 41,955 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)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2013 41,827 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 30,909 miles

both front tyres wearing inner and outer edge

n/s/f tyre on 2mm

Fail 2 Apr 2011 20,931 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 20,931 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 13,199 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 LCX is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 LC56 LCX, 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 LCX is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 October 2006.

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