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LA06 PPO

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

50,629 mi
Last recorded50,629 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA06 PPO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 50,629 miles

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF + OSF (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Jun 2026 50,629 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF + OSF (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 May 2025 48,340 miles

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

Offside Front tyre low inner edge

Fail 27 May 2025 48,340 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre low inner edge

Pass 5 Jun 2024 46,759 miles

Exhaust's back box in very poor condition

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))

Pass 30 May 2023 45,658 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer wall in poor condition

Rear advise exhaust back box in very poor condition

Fail 30 May 2023 45,654 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested no testable pattern (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front tyre outer wall in poor condition

Rear advise exhaust back box in very poor condition

Pass 19 May 2022 44,887 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 43,892 miles

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

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

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 27 May 2020 42,909 miles

EXHAUST TAILPIPE IN POOR CONDITION

Fail 27 May 2020 42,909 miles

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

EXHAUST TAILPIPE IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 21 May 2019 41,139 miles

Front brake slight imbalance. o/s weaker

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

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

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2018 39,558 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 38,249 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 37,008 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 35,693 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 33,137 miles

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

both front tyres wearing inner edges(slight) 3mm at centre

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly

offside wiper blade split

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating(slight)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 26,401 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 16,579 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 9,360 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 5,810 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 5,810 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 2,014 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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LA06 PPO is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LA06 PPO, 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 LA06 PPO registered?

LA06 PPO is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 August 2006.

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The MOT history for LA06 PPO shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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