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LC56 SYZ

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

71,157 mi
Last recorded71,157 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC56 SYZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 71,157 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2026 71,154 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2025 68,324 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 65,430 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 62,325 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 59,528 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 59,527 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 57,522 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 55,751 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 52,945 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 52,945 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 48,853 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 48,853 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 45,520 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 45,520 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 42,544 miles

Both front tyres are perished

Nearside outer sill damaged

Fail 24 Nov 2016 42,544 miles

Both front tyres are perished

Nearside outer sill damaged

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 39,034 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 39,034 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 35,296 miles

drivers wiper blade worn

passenger outer sill panel damaged

Fail 18 Nov 2014 35,296 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

drivers wiper blade worn

passenger outer sill panel damaged

Pass 27 Nov 2013 31,425 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s scill badly damaged

Fail 27 Nov 2013 31,425 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s scill badly damaged

Pass 20 Nov 2012 27,462 miles

Damage to nearside sill

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 20 Nov 2012 27,462 miles

Damage to nearside sill

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 23 Nov 2011 22,588 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 18,154 miles

Front windscreen wiper blades split but still clear.

Vehicle body damage on nearside lower sill.

Pass 9 Nov 2009 13,582 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 SYZ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 SYZ, 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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What year was LC56 SYZ registered?

LC56 SYZ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 November 2006.

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