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LG56 HLR

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

83,000 mi
Last recorded83,000 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG56 HLR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 83,000 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 79,088 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 75,731 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear tyre side wall perished

Fail 6 Jun 2016 75,731 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside rear tyre side wall perished

Pass 18 Aug 2015 73,759 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

strong smell of diesel from engine bay (suspect injectors leaking)

Fail 15 Aug 2015 73,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

multiple bulb failure messages on dashboard

nearside front tyre is worn on edges (175-65-14)

offside front tyre is worn on outer edge (175-65-14)

strong smell of diesel from engine bay (suspect injectors leaking)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 67,986 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Sep 2014 67,986 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Oct 2013 61,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2013 61,354 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Sep 2012 51,572 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 51,572 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 44,040 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 43,960 miles

Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Fail 28 Sep 2010 37,238 miles

Nearside Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 37,238 miles

Nearside Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 30,009 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Sep 2009 30,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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LG56 HLR is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 LG56 HLR, 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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What year was LG56 HLR registered?

LG56 HLR is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is LG56 HLR safe to buy?

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