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LD56 UVJ

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

68,273 mi
Last recorded68,273 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 68,273 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2025 68,272 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 66,165 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 64,107 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 61,460 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 58,099 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 56,507 miles

osf and nsf tyres are perished to mot limits

osr and nsr tyres are perished

Pass 4 Nov 2019 54,967 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 52,871 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 46,813 miles

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 46,813 miles

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 41,441 miles

Central stop light not working

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2015 32,877 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 29,281 miles

All tyres outer sidewalls badly scuffed/kerbed,severe outer sidewall damage and cracking-recommend that all tyres renewed now before failure.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2013 26,186 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

all roadtyresbadly aged cracking on the outer sidewalls-recommend renewal as soon as possible.

Pass 23 May 2012 24,319 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 21,931 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 18,909 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 15,344 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 UVJ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 UVJ, 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 UVJ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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