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LV56 NRE

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

91,570 mi
Last recorded91,570 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 91,570 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2026 91,570 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2025 84,324 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Thin on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 79,070 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 71,119 miles

Rear exhaust box corroding

Fail 4 Apr 2023 71,116 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 11 Apr 2022 61,960 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Apr 2022 61,960 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 49,005 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 36,731 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 30 Mar 2020 36,731 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Mar 2019 31,545 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 28,622 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre has sidewall damage

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear tyre has sidewall damage

Offside Front tyre has sidewall damage

Rear exhaust section deteriorating

Pass 4 Apr 2017 25,417 miles

Nearside Front tyre has sidewall damage

Nearside Rear tyre has sidewall damage

Offside Front tyre has sidewall damage

brake pedal anti slip provission is worn

Fail 4 Apr 2017 25,417 miles

Nearside Front tyre has sidewall damage

Nearside Rear tyre has sidewall damage

Offside Front tyre has sidewall damage

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

brake pedal anti slip provission is worn

Pass 1 Apr 2016 22,305 miles

coolant level low

Offside Front tyre has cut in sidewall

Nearside Rear tyre has cut in sidewall

Fail 1 Apr 2016 22,305 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre has cut in sidewall

Offside Front tyre has cut in sidewall

coolant level low

Pass 24 Mar 2015 19,738 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 19,738 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 8 Mar 2014 18,242 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 18 Mar 2013 16,510 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 15,619 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

front tyres fitted are of a different size to rear tyres (195/4516 front) and (195/5016 rear ).

offside and nearside rear tyres have cracks appearing in tread pattern.

Fail 16 Mar 2012 15,619 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front tyres fitted are of a different size to rear tyres (195/4516 front) and (195/5016 rear ).

offside and nearside rear tyres have cracks appearing in tread pattern.

Pass 28 Mar 2011 14,973 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 28 Mar 2011 14,973 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 11,745 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 11,745 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 NRE is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 NRE, 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 NRE is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 December 2006.

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