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LV56 EEA

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

73,335 mi
Last recorded73,335 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV56 EEA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 73,335 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

offside mcpherson strut top bearing worn

Fail 3 Nov 2022 73,333 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

offside mcpherson strut top bearing worn

Pass 4 Nov 2021 70,802 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 68,367 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 65,967 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 May 2018 63,124 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 63,124 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 60,328 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 57,830 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 54,560 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ON THE LEGAL LIMIT

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 51,088 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2014 51,088 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 44,302 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2013 44,302 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 28 Aug 2012 36,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 36,100 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 30,178 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 18,781 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

advise replace front brake discs

brake fluid low

front brake discs corroded /pitted

Fail 28 Sep 2010 18,781 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

advise replace front brake discs

brake fluid low

front brake discs corroded /pitted

Pass 28 Sep 2009 11,028 miles

both wipers deteriorated

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 EEA is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LV56 EEA, 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 EEA registered?

LV56 EEA is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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