CarVerify

Free Car Check

LV56 VYU

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1587cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

74,295 mi
Last recorded74,295 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 74,295 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

coil spring corroded

front headlamps cloudy

underbody has surface rust

Pass 20 Dec 2023 70,327 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 67,509 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 66,755 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside rear sills corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2021 66,755 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside rear sills corroded

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 65,965 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2020 65,965 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2020 64,101 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 60,949 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 57,463 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 57,463 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2017 54,894 miles

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

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

Unable to fully inspect all brakes

Fail 2 Aug 2017 54,870 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed has cut in tread (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Unable to fully inspect all brakes

Pass 18 Oct 2016 51,834 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and on edges. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and on edges. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Oct 2016 51,834 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and on edges. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and on edges. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 46,935 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 46,935 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 40,164 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2014 40,116 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 31,889 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 31,888 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 26,328 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2012 26,294 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

center stop inop

Pass 30 Sep 2011 19,477 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 10,234 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 8,563 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
Full Citroen C3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LV56 VYU is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VYU, 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

How do I check the history of LV56 VYU?

You can check the full history of LV56 VYU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LV56 VYU registered?

LV56 VYU is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 November 2006.

Is LV56 VYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV56 VYU shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LV56 VYU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LV56 VYU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.