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LV56 LFF

2006 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

116,554 mi
Last recorded116,554 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV56 LFF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2023 116,554 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

offside rear light lens damaged

Fail 4 Sep 2023 116,554 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake inoperative on one side on both side rear (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

offside rear light lens damaged

Pass 11 Jul 2022 111,425 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rears (5.3.2 (b))

parking brake just met the limits 17%

Pass 16 Mar 2020 110,540 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 110,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 100,117 miles

Covers Fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Parking Brake Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect O/S & N/S (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 100,117 miles

Covers Fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Parking Brake Requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect O/S & N/S (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 89,726 miles

Exhaust System Deteriorated

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 89,726 miles

Exhaust System Deteriorated

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 78,872 miles

Exhaust system heavily corroded but not leaking

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

OSR and NSR shock absorbers weeping slightly

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 78,872 miles

Exhaust system heavily corroded but not leaking

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

OSR and NSR shock absorbers weeping slightly

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 69,610 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both front tyres starting to wear on outer edges due too tyre pressers

Pass 24 Jan 2015 59,272 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

lip on front brake discs

Fail 24 Jan 2015 59,272 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

lip on front brake discs

Pass 10 Feb 2014 49,992 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 49,963 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 40,351 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2013 40,296 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 30,734 miles

front discs worn lipped

rear pads worn low

Pass 3 Aug 2010 18,032 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 13,754 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 LFF is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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