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LC56 LFR

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,479 mi
Last recorded70,479 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC56 LFR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 70,479 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 65,909 miles

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

REAR EXHAUST CLAMP BROKEN, REAR EXHAUST BOX OUTER SKIN BROKEN

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 61,589 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear box outer skin corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2022 61,589 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear box outer skin corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2021 58,528 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 55,688 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear exh box outer skin loose

very slight resistance on rear wheels

Fail 10 Sep 2020 55,619 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin appear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear exh box outer skin loose

very slight resistance on rear wheels

Pass 20 Sep 2019 51,501 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both bald on inside (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2019 51,501 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both bald on inside (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2018 42,255 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))

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut in sidewall

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

front tyres worn on inner edge

osf shock absorber has a slight misting of oil

Pass 5 Sep 2017 33,201 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 26,649 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 23,757 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 22,409 miles

Both front inner wishbone bushes worn

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 20,077 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 17,621 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 15,252 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 11,940 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 LFR is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LFR, 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 LFR is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 October 2006.

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