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LD06 CXJ

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

73,136 mi
Last recorded73,136 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD06 CXJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 73,136 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2025 68,908 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear both bump stops in poor condition

Fail 1 Aug 2025 68,908 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear both bump stops in poor condition

Pass 26 Jul 2024 64,192 miles

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

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

Rear both rear bump stop missing

Pass 1 Aug 2023 58,517 miles

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

Rear both rear bump stops damaged

Pass 26 Jul 2022 53,214 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear both rear bump stops poor condition

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 and near side front side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both head lamp aim poor visibility damaged lenses

Pass 29 Mar 2021 50,204 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 50,203 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 49,377 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 47,679 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 46,094 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 44,797 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 44,796 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 43,213 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 43,213 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 42,511 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 41,975 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 41,975 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 41,251 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 40,691 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 23 Mar 2011 37,927 miles

Offside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 37,927 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 34,778 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 34,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 26,271 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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LD06 CXJ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 LD06 CXJ, 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 LD06 CXJ registered?

LD06 CXJ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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