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LV56 SOH

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

80,641 mi
Last recorded80,641 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV56 SOH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 80,641 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 68,510 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 63,547 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Fail 17 Jul 2023 63,547 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 59,380 miles

Exhaust corroded/rear box strap

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 56,718 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Fail 12 Jul 2021 56,718 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 53,764 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Fail 16 Jul 2020 53,764 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust corroded

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

Pass 3 Aug 2019 51,109 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Fail 3 Aug 2019 51,109 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 46,638 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2018 46,638 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2017 42,207 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2017 42,207 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 37,882 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2016 37,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 34,014 miles

child seat

Fail 26 Jul 2014 29,866 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front and rear tyre,nearside rear tyre is getting cracked on the sidewalls

Pass 26 Jul 2014 29,866 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front and rear tyre,nearside rear tyre is getting cracked on the sidewalls

Pass 6 Aug 2013 26,641 miles

offside front tyre cracks on tread

Pass 27 Jul 2012 23,014 miles

cracks on tyres.

Pass 6 Aug 2011 20,062 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 16,267 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 16,261 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 13,524 miles

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 SOH is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SOH, 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 SOH is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 October 2006.

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