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LG56 VOV

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2022
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

98,903 mi
Last recorded98,903 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG56 VOV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2022 98,903 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 94,052 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 94,027 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill holed by corrosion. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill holed by corrosion. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill holed by corrosion. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Very poor condition. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive On the limit. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 92,261 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play On the limit of wear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp area. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 92,232 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play On the limit of wear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp area. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 90,751 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Sep 2019 90,751 miles

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 88,656 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 88,656 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed by corrosion. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 86,315 miles

Front tyres perished

Offside front tyre close to legal limit

Rear tyres close to legal limit

Slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar link

Pass 8 Aug 2016 78,767 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 68,798 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2015 68,798 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 60,088 miles

N/S/R Bump stop missing

Fail 11 Aug 2014 60,088 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

N/S/R Bump stop missing

Pass 19 Aug 2013 52,603 miles

N/S/R bump stop rubber missing

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

Fail 19 Aug 2013 52,603 miles

N/S/R bump stop rubber missing

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 44,683 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 44,683 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 36,508 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2011 36,508 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 28,048 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 19,178 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
Full Citroen C3 reliability report

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LG56 VOV is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 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 VOV, 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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LG56 VOV is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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