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LJ06 OXK

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

85,525 mi
Last recorded85,525 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2023 85,525 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 85,523 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 70,722 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 67,197 miles

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

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

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

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

cooling fan noisy

Fail 5 Jan 2021 67,197 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

cooling fan noisy

Pass 1 Jul 2019 57,192 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 57,192 miles

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

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 55,001 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 55,001 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2017 52,432 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 52,432 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 50,099 miles

exhaust back box bracket broken

front brake discs corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2016 50,099 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure clip broken (8.2.2)

exhaust back box bracket broken

front brake discs corroded

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall perished

Pass 6 Jul 2015 47,354 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s wiper not fully secure

Fail 6 Jul 2015 47,354 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s wiper not fully secure

Fail 4 Jul 2014 44,895 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 44,895 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 41,811 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 41,071 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 38,261 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 9 Feb 2011 34,071 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Outer Sidewall Perished

Pass 17 Feb 2010 28,137 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 21,703 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 OXK is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol 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 OXK, 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 OXK registered?

LJ06 OXK is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 March 2006.

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