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EX06 LBU

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,303 mi
Last recorded96,303 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX06 LBU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 96,303 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2022 96,303 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 83,857 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 71,936 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 71,936 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 71,850 miles

Both Rear bump stops missing

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 71,850 miles

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

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

Both Rear bump stops missing

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 71,593 miles

Offside Rear suspension bump stop rubber missing

Fail 11 Jul 2018 71,593 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear suspension bump stop rubber missing

Pass 26 Jun 2017 68,982 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 66,586 miles

Offside Rear suspension bump stop rubber missing

Fail 13 Jul 2016 66,591 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear suspension bump stop rubber missing

Pass 8 Jul 2015 63,783 miles

offside front tyre sidewall badly kerbed

offside rear suspension bump stop rubber missing

windscreen wipers slightly deteriorated

Fail 8 Jul 2015 63,783 miles

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

offside front tyre sidewall badly kerbed

offside rear suspension bump stop rubber missing

windscreen wipers slightly deteriorated

Fail 30 Jun 2014 60,258 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust tailpipe strap corroded

offside front tyre sidewall deteriorated

offside rear suspension bump stop rubber missing

rear tyres sidewalls deteriorated slightly

Pass 30 Jun 2014 60,258 miles

exhaust tailpipe strap corroded

offside front tyre sidewall deteriorated

offside rear suspension bump stop rubber missing

rear tyres sidewalls deteriorated slightly

Pass 2 Jul 2013 56,365 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated

Fail 1 Jul 2013 56,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Jul 2012 52,252 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 52,251 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 46,874 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 46,874 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 41,377 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 35,008 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 28,931 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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EX06 LBU is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EX06 LBU, 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 EX06 LBU registered?

EX06 LBU is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 March 2006.

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