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LJ06 FZA

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

119,525 mi
Last recorded119,525 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ06 FZA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Jul 2021 119,525 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability Excessive longitudinal compliance! (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy On the limit! (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 118,617 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge about to show cords & tyre walls cracking! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge & walls cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy On the limit! (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 118,617 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge about to show cords & tyre walls cracking! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge & walls cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy On the limit! (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 114,440 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both - cracking on inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 May 2019 114,440 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Condensation & deteriorated? (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working WIPERS NOT CHECKED! (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both - cracking on inside wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 111,612 miles

Rear exhaust has a mounting broken

Fail 19 Apr 2018 111,611 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Electrical wiring insecure Passengers front footwell (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Rear exhaust has a mounting broken

Pass 14 Mar 2017 101,692 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 101,692 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 93,597 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 84,550 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 75,472 miles

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

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 11 Mar 2014 75,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 15 Mar 2013 62,476 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 48,829 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2012 48,730 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 33,916 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 22,479 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Mar 2009 17,521 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 FZA is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LJ06 FZA, 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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LJ06 FZA is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 March 2006.

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