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LN56 ZVL

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,525 mi
Last recorded125,525 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN56 ZVL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 125,525 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2025 125,023 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 122,599 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2024 122,599 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 118,038 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 113,572 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Sep 2021 109,162 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 104,919 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 8 Sep 2020 104,913 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.80 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 100,026 miles

Coolant level low

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 100,011 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant level low

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 91,666 miles

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))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 91,662 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (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 4 Jul 2017 78,830 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 78,827 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer strap corroded through (7.1.1)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 71,409 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 71,409 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 65,561 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 16 Jul 2014 56,797 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 50,075 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 45,994 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 39,833 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 34,569 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 30,461 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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LN56 ZVL is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LN56 ZVL, 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 LN56 ZVL registered?

LN56 ZVL is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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