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LV56 ZHX

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

47,379 mi
Last recorded47,379 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 47,379 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2025 47,378 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2024 46,881 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2024 46,881 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 45,372 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 45,372 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 41,215 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 40,302 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 40,302 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 40,000 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 38,959 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 37,918 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 36,538 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 35,619 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Sep 2014 33,247 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 33,247 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Sep 2013 31,431 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 31,431 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 29,057 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 25,654 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 21,013 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 21,013 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 16,727 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 ZHX is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 ZHX, 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 ZHX registered?

LV56 ZHX is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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