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KC06 LJY

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,832 mi
Last recorded125,832 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC06 LJY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 125,832 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (outer sidewall) 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 119,480 miles

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

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

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

handbrake lever has travel

Pass 11 Feb 2023 114,037 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 108,127 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 97,013 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 83,293 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened edge of inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2019 83,293 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened edge of inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2018 71,705 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 67,721 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 59,192 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (7.1.2)

Fail 26 May 2016 59,192 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 May 2015 52,493 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 48,602 miles

front brake pads wearing low.

Fail 27 May 2014 48,602 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake pads wearing low.

Pass 21 May 2013 45,038 miles
Fail 20 May 2013

Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Pass 25 May 2012 40,996 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 34,567 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 31,662 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 24,207 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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KC06 LJY is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KC06 LJY, 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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KC06 LJY is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 May 2006.

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