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LV56 VFS

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,272 mi
Last recorded51,272 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2014
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2014 51,272 miles

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

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

front wipers juddering

Pass 8 Oct 2013 47,085 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 47,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear silencer mounting strap snapped

Pass 8 Oct 2012 42,477 miles

slight wear on front discs

Pass 7 Oct 2011 36,589 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 31,356 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 23,802 miles

CHILDSEAT AT N/S/R POORLY FITTED AND LOOSE.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

HIGH LEVEL CENTRE STOP LAMP INOPERATIVE.

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 25 Nov 2009 23,802 miles

CHILDSEAT AT N/S/R POORLY FITTED AND LOOSE.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

HIGH LEVEL CENTRE STOP LAMP INOPERATIVE.

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 VFS is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VFS, 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 VFS registered?

LV56 VFS is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 November 2006.

Is LV56 VFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV56 VFS shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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