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LV56 XDG

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,517 mi
Last recorded77,517 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV56 XDG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2023 77,517 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 74,411 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 71,886 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 68,414 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 63,175 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2018 58,806 miles

Exhaust mounting defective back box strap. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 54,247 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Min Req (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 15 Dec 2017 54,247 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Min Req (4.1.E.1)

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 10 Dec 2016 50,421 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 46,771 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 43,557 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 40,973 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust rear box heavily corroded.

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 36,513 miles

front brake pads wearing low

o/s/r tyre perrished

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 11 Dec 2012 36,513 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

o/s/r tyre perrished

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 9 Dec 2011 32,384 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 25,588 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 17,467 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 17,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 XDG is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XDG, 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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LV56 XDG is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 December 2006.

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