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LB06 OTH

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

82,142 mi
Last recorded82,142 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB06 OTH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 82,142 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 79,812 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 76,965 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2018 76,965 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 75,110 miles

offside rear brake grabbing slightly

Pass 25 Oct 2016 72,385 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 64,978 miles

Nail in N/S/R tyre

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt SIGNIFICANT (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint SIGNIFICANT (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt SIGNIFICANT (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Oct 2015 64,978 miles

Nail in N/S/R tyre

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt SIGNIFICANT (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint SIGNIFICANT (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt SIGNIFICANT (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2014 59,169 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 59,169 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside headlamp misted but not effecting beam image

Pass 29 Oct 2013 51,947 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2013 51,947 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

near side front wheel stiff to turn by hand

Pass 31 Oct 2012 44,798 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt(N/S/R)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 38,407 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front wiper blades poor smearing

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 22 Nov 2011 38,407 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front wiper blades poor smearing

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 2 Dec 2010 31,348 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 May 2010 28,758 miles

small cut in n/s/f tyre wall not showing cords

Pass 23 May 2009 21,078 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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LB06 OTH is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LB06 OTH, 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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LB06 OTH is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 May 2006.

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