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LG56 VPO

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

59,821 mi
Last recorded59,821 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG56 VPO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 59,821 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2025 59,821 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced very cloudy. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced very cloudy. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre on inner edge. ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 58,375 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slightly cloudy and moisture in headlamp unit. (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 55,187 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 52,898 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive SUMP AREA. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 50,842 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 49,017 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 49,017 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split and lost of grease. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 46,754 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 44,945 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 42,442 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 42,442 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 40,434 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 37,752 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 37,752 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 35,397 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2013 32,485 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 29,881 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 26,764 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 22,468 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 17,719 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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 VPO is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol 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 LG56 VPO, 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 VPO registered?

LG56 VPO is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 November 2006.

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