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LJ06 JPY

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

81,857 mi
Last recorded81,857 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ06 JPY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2020 81,857 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2020 81,857 miles

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

Central Lower Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 77,443 miles

Offside Rear bump stop missing

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

Fail 17 Jan 2019 77,435 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear bump stop missing

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 72,132 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Pass 18 Jan 2017 65,381 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 58,399 miles

Nearside Front worn on outer edge (strong advise )

Offside Front wearing outer edge(strong advise)

Fail 21 Dec 2015 58,399 miles

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

Nearside Front worn on outer edge (strong advise )

Offside Front wearing outer edge(strong advise)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 53,885 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 53,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 47,380 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 40,373 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 33,677 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 33,677 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 27,244 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 21,323 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 15,938 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 14,635 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 14,635 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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LJ06 JPY is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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