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LD56 PFV

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

39,819 mi
Last recorded39,819 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD56 PFV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 39,819 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2025 39,818 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 37,627 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Service due

Fail 15 Jan 2024 37,617 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding BOTH (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Service due

Pass 18 Jan 2023 35,477 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 35,477 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 34,616 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 33,398 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 33,398 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 31,058 miles

service light on

Pass 3 Dec 2018 26,414 miles

Rear exhaust box outer skin split

Pass 1 Sep 2017 23,653 miles

Rear exhaust corroding

Pass 16 Aug 2016 21,308 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 19,518 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 16,057 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 13,693 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 13,693 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 8,113 miles

child seat fitted n/s/r

Pass 2 Nov 2011 5,067 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 2,579 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 240 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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LD56 PFV is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 PFV, 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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LD56 PFV is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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