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LX56 SCV

2006 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,588 mi
Last recorded136,588 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX56 SCV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2016 136,588 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

clutch very worn

Fail 10 Aug 2016 136,588 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

clutch very worn

Pass 28 Aug 2015 123,865 miles

offside rear tyre worn

Fail 27 Aug 2015 123,865 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside rear tyre worn

Pass 20 Aug 2014 108,350 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 101,042 miles

front wipers slightly smeary

Fail 28 Aug 2013 101,042 miles

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

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

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

front wipers slightly smeary

nearside rear tyre has worn uneven and has flat spots

Pass 25 Aug 2012 89,667 miles

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

front w/bone bushes slightly deteriorated

heat shield loose

Pass 27 Aug 2011 83,224 miles

front bumper/door damaged

osf w/bone bush deteriorated

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 27 Aug 2010 59,923 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 27 Aug 2010 59,923 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 35,188 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 SCV is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SCV, 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 SCV registered?

LX56 SCV is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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