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LG56 VPP

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

38,937 mi
Last recorded38,937 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG56 VPP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 38,937 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2025 38,935 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested fuel system leak risk of fire (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed fuel system leak risk of fire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2024 37,170 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2024 37,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested no image (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 35,215 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 35,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested not working (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 32,739 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 30,807 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 30,807 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 29,397 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 27,380 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2019 27,377 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Light cluster faulty (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 25,320 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 22,736 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 19,824 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 19,824 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 13,982 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 15,090 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 15,087 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 12,460 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 10,280 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 5,999 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 5,994 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 3,839 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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LG56 VPP is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VPP, 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 VPP registered?

LG56 VPP is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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