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LB55 XVJ

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,074 mi
Last recorded106,074 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB55 XVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2024 106,074 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested Bulb inoperative (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle deformed and unserviceable offside rear deformed causing wheel to severely toe in. (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Glazed (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Glazed (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 102,046 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp beam image poor

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Glazed (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Glazed (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 10 Nov 2023 102,036 miles

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements Does not turn off with switch (4.5.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp beam image poor

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Glazed (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Glazed (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 99,642 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

both headlamps have poor beam image

Fail 24 Nov 2022 99,509 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

both headlamps have poor beam image

Pass 18 Nov 2021 96,535 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

both headlamps have poor beam image

nsr & osr suspension bump stops missing

Pass 13 Jun 2020 93,560 miles

nsr & osr suspension bump stops missing

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2020 93,560 miles

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

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

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

nsr & osr suspension bump stops missing

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 23 May 2019 90,034 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front/mid joint slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

both rear suspension bump stops missing

mid exhaust box corroded

nsr tyre slight damage to outer sidewall

nsr tyre worn inner edge

osf tyre slight damage to outer sidewall

osr tyre slight damage to outer sidewall

rear exhaust box heavily corroded

Fail 18 May 2019 89,972 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front/mid joint slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

both rear suspension bump stops missing

mid exhaust box corroded

nsr tyre slight damage to outer sidewall

nsr tyre worn inner edge

osf tyre slight damage to outer sidewall

osr tyre slight damage to outer sidewall

rear exhaust box heavily corroded

Pass 21 May 2018 83,508 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2017 80,719 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

o/s/f wheelarch linner missing

o/s/r light damaged

rear exhaust poor condition

rear tyres perished

Fail 6 Mar 2017 80,719 miles

o/s/f wheelarch linner missing

o/s/r light damaged

rear exhaust poor condition

rear tyres perished

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 73,224 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 62,286 miles

front brake discs worn -unable to see codition of brake pads

Fail 12 Feb 2015 62,286 miles

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

front brake discs worn -unable to see codition of brake pads

Pass 25 Feb 2014 57,617 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge plus outer wall cracking

offside front tyre worn on in ner edge, tread on limit requires attention soon

Fail 27 Feb 2013 56,054 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

outer walls cracking on front tyres

Pass 27 Feb 2013 56,054 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

outer walls cracking on front tyres

Pass 31 Jan 2012 52,921 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension Bump Stops Missing

Fail 30 Jan 2012 52,921 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension Bump Stops Missing

Pass 28 Jan 2011 51,272 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 49,158 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 49,158 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 47,143 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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LB55 XVJ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,587cc 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 LB55 XVJ, 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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LB55 XVJ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 February 2006.

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