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LV56 VFY

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

78,295 mi
Last recorded78,295 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV56 VFY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2023 78,295 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 64,503 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 59,697 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 57,876 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2019 55,207 miles

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

slight corrosion under vehicle

Pass 16 Feb 2018 52,647 miles

front tyres getting low (perishing)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 50,281 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 50,267 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 48,052 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 45,839 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 39,928 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 32,023 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside rear tyre, perished/cracked

offside rear tyre, perished/cracked

Pass 13 Apr 2012 27,543 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 27,542 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nsf tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 22 Apr 2011 23,741 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 21,742 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 VFY is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VFY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LV56 VFY registered?

LV56 VFY is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 November 2006.

Is LV56 VFY safe to buy?

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