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LV56 DXM

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

68,127 mi
Last recorded68,127 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV56 DXM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2019 68,127 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 46,424 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front indicators pale (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded heavily corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust system heavy corrosion

Fail 9 Oct 2017 46,424 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front indicators pale (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded heavily corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust system heavy corrosion

Pass 10 Oct 2016 44,659 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 44,540 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 40,103 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 40,097 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 33,568 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 28,183 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 23,892 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 19,315 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 15,040 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 10,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 10,635 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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LV56 DXM is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LV56 DXM, 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 LV56 DXM registered?

LV56 DXM is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is LV56 DXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV56 DXM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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