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LJ06 FEF

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

84,690 mi
Last recorded84,690 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ06 FEF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 84,690 miles
Fail 29 May 2025 84,690 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 70,466 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2024 70,465 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 54,238 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 51,738 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear exhaust section is deteriorated

offside front and both rear tyres are wearing on their inner edges

Fail 22 Jun 2022 51,738 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear exhaust section is deteriorated

offside front and both rear tyres are wearing on their inner edges

Pass 22 Jun 2021 45,248 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear exhaust section is deteriorated

Pass 25 Jun 2020 39,944 miles

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

Rear exhaust section is deteriorated

Pass 18 Apr 2019 29,671 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both are wearing on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 29,671 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both are wearing on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 23,065 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 23,062 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 17,278 miles

o/s/f wheel arch liner broken and temporarily secured with nylon tie

Fail 12 Apr 2017 17,278 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f wheel arch liner broken and temporarily secured with nylon tie

Pass 13 Apr 2016 14,305 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 14,305 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure age deterioration (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure age deterioration (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure age deterioration (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 6,750 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 6,699 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 6,173 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 4,905 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 4,367 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 4,005 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 2,970 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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LJ06 FEF is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 LJ06 FEF, 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 LJ06 FEF registered?

LJ06 FEF is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 April 2006.

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