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L18 SJW

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

92,172 mi
Last recorded92,172 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL18 SJW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 24 Nov 2025 92,172 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2024 89,852 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side inner and outer sills in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

rear axle corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2024 89,852 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side inner and outer sills in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2023 88,246 miles

Corrosion to underside of vehicle inc` o/s & n/s inner sill areas

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Corrosion to underside inc`suspension parts

Fail 22 Nov 2023 88,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Corrosion to underside of vehicle inc` o/s & n/s inner sill areas

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Corrosion to underside inc`suspension parts

Pass 28 Dec 2022 88,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens deteriorated

Rear Surface corrosion to underside

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

Fail 23 Dec 2022 88,039 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens deteriorated

Rear Surface corrosion to underside

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 87,762 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded (outer skin poor condition

Rear General Underside Corrosion

Fail 22 Dec 2021 87,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded (outer skin poor condition

Rear General Underside Corrosion

Pass 18 Dec 2020 87,290 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded (poor condition

Fail 18 Dec 2020 87,288 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner egde worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded (poor condition

Pass 18 Dec 2019 86,846 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2019 86,844 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 85,715 miles

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

Rear Tyres wearing on edges

Fail 12 Dec 2018 85,715 miles

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

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

Rear Tyres wearing on edges

Pass 28 Dec 2017 84,638 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 77,268 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 77,261 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 62,296 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 49,376 miles

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

near side rear tyre slightly misshapen

Fail 27 May 2015 49,310 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

near side rear tyre slightly misshapen

Pass 13 May 2014 42,781 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

high level stop light not working

Pass 20 May 2013 40,062 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 37,457 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)

Pass 19 May 2011 35,487 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)

Pass 17 May 2010 32,616 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 27,459 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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L18 SJW is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 L18 SJW, 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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L18 SJW is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 July 2006.

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