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LJ06 OXS

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

112,650 mi
Last recorded112,650 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ06 OXS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2025 112,650 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

under body corrosion

Pass 2 Feb 2024 111,607 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))

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

Fail 2 Feb 2024 111,607 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2023 110,087 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 108,062 miles

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

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

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

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

suspension components corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2021 105,460 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2021 105,451 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 103,979 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 101,310 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 98,482 miles

E/M/L on

Pass 24 Apr 2017 93,902 miles

E/M/L on

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Offside Rear wheel slightly binding

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre brake light not working

Pass 16 Apr 2016 88,306 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 81,760 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 74,005 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 73,996 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 67,953 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 67,953 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 63,002 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 50,284 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 38,385 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 25,655 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 OXS is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 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 OXS, 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 OXS is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 March 2006.

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