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SB56 LSL

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,982 mi
Last recorded17,982 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB56 LSL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 17,982 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front pipe exhaust rusty

Pass 30 Jul 2025 17,471 miles

Central Front Lower subframe and suspension parts corroded not seriously weekened

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2025 17,471 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault light on dash (7.1.6 (a))

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

Central Front Lower subframe and suspension parts corroded not seriously weekened

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 10,517 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 9,092 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust rusty

under floor rusty

Pass 10 Nov 2021 7,898 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyres perished

Rusty exhaust

Fail 28 Oct 2021 7,897 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Showing carcus through perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyres perished

Rusty exhaust

Pass 20 Nov 2018 7,826 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 7,252 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 7,252 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 6,683 miles

Both rear tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 3 Dec 2015 6,129 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 5,574 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 5,574 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 4,933 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 4,341 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 3,745 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 3,745 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 3,086 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 2,301 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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SB56 LSL is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SB56 LSL, 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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SB56 LSL is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 December 2006.

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