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LG56 ZTE

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

94,045 mi
Last recorded94,045 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG56 ZTE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2026 94,045 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2025 88,752 miles

Both Front Headlamp have reduced light output

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 84,555 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 81,718 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2023 81,718 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 80,257 miles

slight corrosion under vehicle

Pass 15 Sep 2021 78,603 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 77,577 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 75,695 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 74,525 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 74,525 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 71,828 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 70,301 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 66,048 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 63,491 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 60,123 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 60,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 57,748 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 57,748 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 49,880 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 37,067 miles

Front brake discs pitted

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 37,067 miles

Front brake discs pitted

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 10 Sep 2009 24,380 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 ZTE is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 ZTE, 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 ZTE registered?

LG56 ZTE is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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