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LX56 HLP

2006 Citroen C3

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

76,253 mi
Last recorded76,253 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX56 HLP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2022 76,253 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 75,416 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 75,416 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 73,419 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 67,767 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 67,765 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

coolant leak from thermostat housing

Pass 5 Sep 2018 61,508 miles

Oil Leak from Engine

Pass 30 Sep 2017 56,674 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3mm only. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 52,249 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 52,249 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 43,860 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 43,860 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong rotation (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 36,303 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 30,255 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish.

Pass 19 Sep 2012 23,198 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 23,193 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 20,010 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 20,010 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 15,544 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 11,227 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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LX56 HLP is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LX56 HLP, 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 LX56 HLP registered?

LX56 HLP is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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