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LV56 XDK

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2022
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

103,354 mi
Last recorded103,354 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV56 XDK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 8 Feb 2022 103,354 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm steppin also has nail in tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened slightly bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 96,546 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 96,541 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 92,359 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 89,011 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 84,360 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Nov 2017 82,847 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

front wiper blades worn out

Pass 17 Feb 2017 82,207 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 82,206 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 5 Aug 2015 79,675 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 79,675 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

NSF tyre worn down to limit (Suspect front wheel alignment incorrect)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 77,032 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 71,194 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 6 Feb 2013 71,194 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 12 Jan 2012 62,014 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2012 62,014 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 41,078 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 41,078 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 22,069 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 22,069 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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 registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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 XDK is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 XDK, 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 XDK registered?

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

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