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LV56 NGG

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

38,670 mi
Last recorded38,670 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV56 NGG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 38,670 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 37,568 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 36,210 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 35,791 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2022 35,289 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2021 34,439 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear back box outer casing coroded

Fail 11 Aug 2021 34,439 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))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear back box outer casing coroded

Pass 11 Aug 2020 33,745 miles

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

Offside Rear exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2019 32,905 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2019 32,903 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 31,969 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 31,866 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2016 30,387 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 30,138 miles

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Fail 6 Jun 2016 30,138 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (4.1.D.1a)

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Fail 20 May 2015 28,977 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2015 28,977 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 27,706 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 26,263 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 24,840 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 23,326 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 26 May 2010 21,906 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2010 21,906 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 20,173 miles

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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 NGG is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 NGG, 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 NGG registered?

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

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