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AU55 LDN

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,220 mi
Last recorded69,220 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 LDN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 69,220 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill right on the limit (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 63,274 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Inner sill covered heavily with underseal

underbody and suspension components corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2024 63,255 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

underbody and suspension components corroded

Pass 19 May 2022 63,218 miles

general body under sill minor corrosion

Pass 29 Jan 2021 60,147 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs - strong advisory (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

offside outer body sill corroded ar rear

Fail 27 Jan 2021 60,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs - strong advisory (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

coolant low

offside outer body sill corroded ar rear

Pass 8 Jul 2019 55,645 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs - strong advisory (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 55,645 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs - strong advisory (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 51,600 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs - strong advisory (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 10 Jul 2018 51,523 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working side repeater damaged (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs - strong advisory (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 46,932 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

cuts to both front tyres

wipers smearing

Fail 17 Jul 2017 46,886 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre also worn and perished (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

cuts to both front tyres

wipers smearing

Pass 21 Jun 2016 41,083 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 6 May 2015 35,638 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2015 35,602 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 31,642 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 31,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 May 2013 28,054 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 3 May 2012 23,998 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 19,779 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 16,169 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 16,109 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear tyre showing signs of deterioation

Pass 20 Oct 2009 12,192 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 14,416 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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AU55 LDN is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AU55 LDN, 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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AU55 LDN is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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