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LR56 BMZ

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

54,475 mi
Last recorded54,475 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR56 BMZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 54,475 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 54,251 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 50,996 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 49,411 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 48,234 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 48,233 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 46,865 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside outer walls slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 11 Sep 2018 45,259 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 43,523 miles

Front both sides tyres slightly perished on outer edges and walls

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 13 Sep 2016 41,428 miles

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 14 Sep 2015 39,565 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 9 Sep 2014 38,029 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 14 Sep 2013 36,073 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 4 Sep 2012 32,693 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and sheilds

Pass 7 Sep 2011 29,286 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 23,200 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 23,200 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 18,345 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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LR56 BMZ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LR56 BMZ, 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 LR56 BMZ registered?

LR56 BMZ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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