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SL56 LPY

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

118,773 mi
Last recorded118,773 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL56 LPY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2022 118,773 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer sill starting too corrode

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 117,751 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Jun 2021 117,751 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 116,973 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged damaged on inner wall and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 76,437 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 111,896 miles

Nearside Rear brake ferule corroded

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

Offside Rear both brake ferrule corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2017 111,123 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 111,123 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position dosent lock shut (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak engine area ()

Pass 2 Jul 2016 72,095 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 63,659 miles

slight leak/corrosion rear exhaust pipe mounting area

Pass 18 Jul 2014 60,227 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak from engine area.

Pass 1 Jul 2013 56,687 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 56,687 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 54,797 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 53,886 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 53,691 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 13 Jul 2012 53,691 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 47,506 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 47,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 43,236 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 34,307 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

handbrake needs adjusting

Pass 25 Sep 2009 34,307 miles

handbrake needs adjusting

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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SL56 LPY is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 SL56 LPY, 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 SL56 LPY registered?

SL56 LPY is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is SL56 LPY safe to buy?

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