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AP06 LWN

2006 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

128,996 mi
Last recorded128,996 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP06 LWN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 128,996 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2019 128,996 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear exhaust shield loose

Pass 14 Aug 2018 116,257 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 116,257 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability bearing worn (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Heavy gear box oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2017 99,191 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 91,100 miles

Front brake discs worn

Offside rear tyre close to legal limit

Fail 25 Aug 2016 91,903 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Hanger broke and cable tied on (7.1.1)

Front brake discs worn

Offside rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 8 Jul 2015 82,447 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2014 73,244 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 73,244 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 65,373 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 65,373 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 57,980 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 49,991 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 49,991 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 42,425 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 31,435 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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AP06 LWN is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AP06 LWN, 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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AP06 LWN is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 July 2006.

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