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VN56 LGC

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

107,173 mi
Last recorded107,173 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN56 LGC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 107,173 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2022 107,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 96,619 miles

ALL REAR SEATS REMOVED

FUMS UNDER BONNET, NOT DETECTED IN CABIN.

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM BUSHS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 96,619 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

ALL REAR SEATS REMOVED

FUMS UNDER BONNET, NOT DETECTED IN CABIN.

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM BUSHS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 86,536 miles

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 86,522 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 78,132 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside rear shock absorber casing slightly corroded.

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust box strap broken, system still secure. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Jan 2019 78,060 miles

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside rear shock absorber casing slightly corroded.

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust box strap broken, system still secure. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 71,618 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 68,083 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty rear fog lamp switch does not switch off (1.3.1a)

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust leaking from front section of exhaust (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside & offside front tyres worn close to limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wiper blade slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Jul 2016 60,307 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 52,055 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 47,959 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 42,171 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 36,964 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 31,758 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 24,976 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 20,268 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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
Full Citroen C3 reliability report

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VN56 LGC is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VN56 LGC, 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 VN56 LGC registered?

VN56 LGC is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 October 2006.

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