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LV56 VAK

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,701 mi
Last recorded89,701 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV56 VAK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2020 89,701 miles

Nearside Rear Bump Stop Missing

Rear Centre Stop Lamp Not Working

Pass 2 Oct 2019 84,312 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 84,312 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 76,180 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 76,180 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 70,794 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 70,794 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 67,319 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 63,142 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 58,288 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 54,170 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 47,652 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 42,141 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 35,501 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 27,685 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 VAK is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VAK, 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 VAK registered?

LV56 VAK is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 November 2006.

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