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LD56 FYF

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

58,800 mi
Last recorded58,800 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD56 FYF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 58,800 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 58,177 miles

Rear exhaust silencer rusty

Pass 30 Jan 2024 57,349 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Silencer rusty

Pass 15 Feb 2023 56,779 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 56,177 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 55,348 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 54,281 miles

Coolant leak

Front brake discs are worn and lipped

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2019 53,551 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted BEAD RIM (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 52,616 miles

Front brake discs are worn and lipped

Rear exhaust box outer skin is corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2018 52,616 miles

Stop lamp not working Both intermittent. Possible switch (1.2.1b)

Front brake discs are worn and lipped

Nearside front tyre is worn on inner edge

Rear exhaust box outer skin is corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2017 51,354 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge and has cut in tread

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 50,777 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 49,055 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 49,055 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 12 May 2014 42,685 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2014 42,685 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 29,655 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2012 29,642 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 28,548 miles

Near side rear tyre tread depth getting low.

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 21,655 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 21,655 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 7 Sep 2009 17,034 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 17,034 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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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LD56 FYF is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LD56 FYF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LD56 FYF registered?

LD56 FYF is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 September 2006.

Is LD56 FYF safe to buy?

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