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LJ06 KMF

2006 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

105,054 mi
Last recorded105,054 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ06 KMF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 105,054 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2023 104,944 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt antiroll bar link rod lower rubber split open . (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre has a nail in it . ()

Pass 27 Jan 2022 102,251 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear flexible brake hoses have corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear exhaust box outer casing breaking up but not leaking gases

Rear suspension components have corrosion

Fail 25 Jan 2022 102,231 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear flexible brake hoses have corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear exhaust box outer casing breaking up but not leaking gases

Rear suspension components have corrosion

Pass 26 Jan 2021 99,231 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge 175/65r14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear flexible hoses affected (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 99,231 miles

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

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge 175/65r14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear flexible hoses affected (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 95,933 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 95,933 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 93,905 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 93,903 miles

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

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

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 89,123 miles

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

Oil leak ()

both front tyres bald/thin edges - 175/65/14/T

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 17 Jan 2017 81,310 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 75,834 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 72,749 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 67,227 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2014 67,227 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 58,712 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 58,711 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 51,113 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 43,646 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2011 43,646 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 37,092 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 29,460 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 KMF is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 KMF, 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 KMF registered?

LJ06 KMF is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 March 2006.

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