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LV56 TTJ

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

105,277 mi
Last recorded105,277 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV56 TTJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 105,277 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 101,057 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 96,779 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 92,471 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 86,868 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 81,505 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Bonnet release handle loose/damaged

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drivers sun visor not securing fully upright but not obscuring view of the road

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

Fail 26 Nov 2020 81,505 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Bonnet release handle loose/damaged

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt badly twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drivers sun visor not securing fully upright but not obscuring view of the road

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt badly twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 75,463 miles

Exhaust silencer corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 18,902 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2018 18,902 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 64,673 miles

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

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

exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2016 60,199 miles

exhaust rear box slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Nov 2015 50,124 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 50,124 miles

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 43,435 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2014 43,433 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 19,559 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 33,488 miles

rear ex box out skine slight rusty

Pass 10 Jan 2012 31,295 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 29,079 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 26,123 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 25,954 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 TTJ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 TTJ, 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 TTJ registered?

LV56 TTJ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 October 2006.

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