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LD06 RXC

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

144,925 mi
Last recorded144,925 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD06 RXC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Fail 10 Dec 2025 144,925 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

various items corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2024 138,827 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2024 138,654 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

various items corroded under vehicle

Pass 11 Oct 2023 132,203 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2023 132,185 miles

Emissions NOx sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 127,292 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2022 127,292 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 May 2021 122,459 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 122,459 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 118,190 miles

Central Front Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 4 Mar 2020 118,190 miles

Central Front Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Dec 2018 107,891 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2018 107,891 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2017 99,568 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Nov 2017 99,568 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 90,867 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 81,864 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 81,864 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 74,979 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs slightly worn (lipped)

front brake discs very worn on inner surfaces

o/s/f shock absorber slightly damp

rear tyres perishing slightly

rear wheel bearings slightly noisey when rotated

slight free play in steering rack

Fail 27 Oct 2014 74,979 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs slightly worn (lipped)

front brake discs very worn on inner surfaces

o/s/f shock absorber slightly damp

rear tyres perishing slightly

rear wheel bearings slightly noisey when rotated

slight free play in steering rack

Fail 21 Nov 2013

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs worn

front pads appear low

Pass 21 Nov 2013

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs worn

front pads appear low

Fail 21 Nov 2012 65,955 miles

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

front discs worn and corroded slightly

Pass 21 Nov 2012 65,955 miles

front discs worn and corroded slightly

Pass 27 Oct 2011 58,631 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 45,216 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 30,360 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 30,360 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 RXC is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 RXC, 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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LD06 RXC is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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