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LV56 OVX

2006 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

151,872 mi
Last recorded151,872 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV56 OVX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2023 151,872 miles

Both headlamps slightly deteriorated

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front bumper slightly insecure

Rear suspension components slightly corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside front and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear chassis rail and inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wipers slightly deteriorated / worn

Fail 27 Jul 2023 151,872 miles

Both headlamps slightly deteriorated

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front bumper slightly insecure

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

Rear suspension components slightly corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside front and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear chassis rail and inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wipers slightly deteriorated / worn

Pass 16 Jun 2022 138,805 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 130,149 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both bump stops missing

d p f heat shield rattling

Pass 30 Jun 2020 121,717 miles

Both front tyres on limits inner and outer edges 185-60-15

Front bumper/grill heavily damaged

Gearbox and engine oil leaks

Fail 26 Jun 2020 121,698 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185-60-15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Rear sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both + wiper blades not checked correctly (3.5 (a))

Both front tyres on limits inner and outer edges 185-60-15

Front bumper/grill heavily damaged

Gearbox and engine oil leaks

Pass 26 Jun 2019 109,955 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2018 103,459 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both front tyres wearing on both edges

Fail 15 Oct 2018 103,459 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both front tyres wearing on both edges

Pass 4 Oct 2017 95,414 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Rear silencer bracket corroded new required.

Pass 20 Oct 2016 88,242 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 88,242 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty not switching lights off (1.3.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 80,936 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 73,233 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 65,025 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 56,060 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 22 Oct 2012 56,060 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 15 Oct 2012 55,884 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 46,293 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 36,057 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 25,367 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 25,367 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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
Full Citroen C3 reliability report

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LV56 OVX is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 OVX, 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 OVX registered?

LV56 OVX is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 November 2006.

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