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LV56 SPU

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,582 mi
Last recorded59,582 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2018 59,582 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil dampness around front of engine

water leak from rear of engine

Pass 15 Apr 2017 52,244 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 49,565 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 45,699 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2015 45,699 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 42,302 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Jan 2015 42,302 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 39,678 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

wet test

Pass 21 Dec 2012 38,870 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 34,982 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2011 31,281 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 27,003 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 SPU is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SPU, 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 SPU registered?

LV56 SPU is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 October 2006.

Is LV56 SPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV56 SPU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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