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LX56 WHU

2006 Citroen C3

Orange Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

154,837 mi
Last recorded154,837 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX56 WHU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2026 154,837 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2025 151,683 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2025 151,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 147,003 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 137,232 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 137,232 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 128,809 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 128,805 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 122,431 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 122,431 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 118,866 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 111,770 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 101,353 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Aug 2018 101,326 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 20 Sep 2017 94,779 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 87,124 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 75,037 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Sep 2015 75,037 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 63,300 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2013 46,186 miles

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2013 46,186 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2012 34,529 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

corrosion on rear silencer

Pass 19 Sep 2011 27,018 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 21,314 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 15,301 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 15,301 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 WHU is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Orange with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WHU, 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 WHU registered?

LX56 WHU is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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