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LC56 TBV

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,288 mi
Last recorded67,288 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC56 TBV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 67,288 miles

rear exhaust box skin rusted

Fail 30 Nov 2022 67,288 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust box skin rusted

Pass 10 Jan 2022 65,957 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2022 65,957 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 64,603 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2021 64,600 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 61,384 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2019 61,384 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 55,911 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 52,253 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 52,253 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid All (8.2.3)

Front pads appear low

Pass 19 Oct 2016 49,561 miles

Rear box casing is very corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2015 47,745 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 44,733 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 44,733 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Ns rear tyre tread is cracking

Pass 23 Oct 2013 39,001 miles

Both rear tyre treads are cracking on inner edges and require replacement [195/50/16v]

Pass 24 Oct 2012 33,396 miles

FRONT TYRE WEAR SLIGHTY UNEVEN: FRONT TREADS GETTING LOW ON INNER EDGE AS A RESULT

REAR SILENCER CORROSION: NOT CAUSING ISSUE

Fail 24 Oct 2012 33,396 miles

FRONT TYRE WEAR SLIGHTY UNEVEN: FRONT TREADS GETTING LOW ON INNER EDGE AS A RESULT

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

REAR SILENCER CORROSION: NOT CAUSING ISSUE

Pass 20 Oct 2011 28,509 miles

Both front brake discs lipped

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 23,044 miles

nearside and offside wiper blades spit

Pass 26 Oct 2009 15,379 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 TBV is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 TBV, 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 TBV is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 November 2006.

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