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LD56 UVS

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

70,184 mi
Last recorded70,184 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD56 UVS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 70,184 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 62,225 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2024 62,225 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 54,228 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 46,387 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rusted on the edges of the inner friction surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perished within the tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 35,328 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 28,561 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 28,470 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 28,470 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 28,370 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 27,307 miles

nearside rear tyre perished and in poor condition

Pass 22 Sep 2016 25,424 miles

advise both rear tyres age cracking to inner/outer sidewalls.

Fail 20 Sep 2016 25,423 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced no beam pattern. (1.7.5a)

advise both rear tyres age cracking to inner/outer sidewalls.

advise nearside front tyre age cracking badly on sidewall/wearing low on tread.

advise offside front tyre wearing low on tread.

Pass 25 Sep 2015 23,366 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 23,366 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 2x fuel cleaners added-roadetest-retested-passed. (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 21,568 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 19,480 miles

nearside front tyre side wall starting two split

Pass 2 Oct 2012 17,474 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 15,269 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre outer sidewall badly rubbed/ kerbed?

Pass 28 Sep 2010 12,470 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 9,992 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 UVS is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 UVS, 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 UVS is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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