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LV56 NBF

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

89,660 mi
Last recorded89,660 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV56 NBF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2019 89,660 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2019 89,658 miles

Emissions not tested because of fuel leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire engine bay (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 78,611 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking on inner sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Sep 2017 78,609 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/60/15 (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking on inner sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 67,478 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Oct 2015 56,411 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 53,612 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 47,016 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 40,533 miles

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

offside rear tyre cracking around side wall

Pass 31 Aug 2011 35,076 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

clutch worn

Pass 1 Sep 2010 29,322 miles

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

n\s\f wiper deteriorated

Pass 21 Sep 2009 22,775 miles

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

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 NBF is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NBF, 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 NBF is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 October 2006.

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