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LV56 SSJ

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

95,523 mi
Last recorded95,523 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV56 SSJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 95,523 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2025 90,896 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 81,297 miles

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2024 81,297 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2023 72,247 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear EXHAUST BOX HEAVILY CORRODED

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 72,247 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear EXHAUST BOX HEAVILY CORRODED

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 62,808 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Sep 2022 62,806 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle handle broken (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 49,586 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm bushes are worn (splitting) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres are cracking in centre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is cracking in centre tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 43,894 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

damage to front bumper

damage to rear bumper

radiator damaged

Fail 21 Sep 2020 43,883 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle rubbing on inner wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle rubbing on inner wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Rear Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

aircon pipe rubbing on pulley

damage to front bumper

damage to rear bumper

radiator damaged

Pass 6 Dec 2019 32,889 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 14,459 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 14,444 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 14,439 miles

battery slightly loose

Pass 19 Aug 2015 14,427 miles

vehicle been standing

Pass 29 Nov 2014 14,401 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 13,814 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 13,814 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 1 Mar 2013 12,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

coolant tank empty

Pass 1 Mar 2013 12,807 miles

coolant tank empty

Pass 26 Apr 2012 11,479 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 10,506 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 9,111 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 7,197 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 SSJ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 SSJ, 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 SSJ registered?

LV56 SSJ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 November 2006.

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