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BN06 LHP

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

163,570 mi
Last recorded163,570 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN06 LHP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 163,570 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper damaged and unlikely to cause injury when grazed or contacted

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Aug 2024 163,434 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper damaged and unlikely to cause injury when grazed or contacted

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 150,436 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

clutch pedal high

Fail 18 Jul 2023 150,435 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

clutch pedal high

Pass 2 Aug 2022 142,420 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on edges and slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low inner edge and slightly perished, cut in tread but not deep enough to reach the cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 134,817 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Aug 2021 134,817 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 127,396 miles

Central stop lamp not working

Exhaust mounting defective front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2020 127,396 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central stop lamp not working

Exhaust mounting defective front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 117,823 miles

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

various body and chassis corrosion

Fail 14 Jun 2019 117,823 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust deteriorated

various body and chassis corrosion

Offside Front coil spring fitted wrong fouling on body

Pass 15 Jun 2018 110,052 miles

Central exhaust hanger corroded away

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 110,052 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central exhaust hanger corroded away

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

versus suspension bushs perished

Pass 12 Jun 2017 102,577 miles

Rear tyres perished between tread

Pass 15 Jun 2016 95,398 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to crack/perish

Pass 22 Jun 2015 88,366 miles

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

nsf tyre wearing on outer edge

rear exhaust strap corroded away

rear sus bumpstops missing

Pass 9 Jun 2014 81,660 miles

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

rear exhaust strap deteriorating

rear sus bumpstops missing

Pass 21 Jun 2013 76,301 miles

osf tyre wearing

rear sus bumpstops missing

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2012 69,312 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 60,045 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both rear bumpstops missing

Pass 23 Jun 2010 48,579 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 36,738 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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BN06 LHP is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc 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 BN06 LHP, 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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BN06 LHP is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 June 2006.

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