MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,872 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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))
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
Both front tyres on limits inner and outer edges 185-60-15
Front bumper/grill heavily damaged
Gearbox and engine oil leaks
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
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))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
both front tyres wearing on both edges
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
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.
Rear fog lamp switch faulty not switching lights off (1.3.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
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)
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)
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)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Citroen C3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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LV56 OVX is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 November 2006.
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