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LJ06 MEG

2010 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

129,845 mi
Last recorded129,845 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen C360,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ06 MEG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 129,845 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 125,887 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 114,501 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 114,006 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 114,006 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 113,763 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 113,507 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 113,082 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 113,082 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 112,197 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 112,197 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 110,648 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 107,771 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 103,174 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 88,350 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 64,470 miles

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

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

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 MEG is a 2010 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2010 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 60,233 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 MEG, 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 16 years old, this Citroen C3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LJ06 MEG is a 2010 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 July 2010.

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