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LJ06 OYC

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2019
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

81,502 mi
Last recorded81,502 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ06 OYC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2019 81,502 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

offside rear tyre sidewall perished

Pass 2 Jun 2018 80,363 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 2 Jun 2018 80,363 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 4 May 2018 80,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

oil leaks

Pass 9 Mar 2017 79,018 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front seat belt frayed

offside front tyre worn bald on inner edge

Fail 9 Mar 2017 79,018 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front seat belt frayed

offside front tyre worn bald on inner edge

Pass 23 Nov 2015 78,137 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 78,128 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 8 Oct 2014 74,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 74,394 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 68,266 miles

Both rear suspension bump stops missing.

Fail 29 Oct 2013 68,266 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

High level brake light inop.

Both rear suspension bump stops missing.

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 60,849 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 31 Aug 2011 50,230 miles

n/s mirror glass smashed

Pass 14 Apr 2010 40,015 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2009 31,647 miles

Front Tyres Close To Wear Indicators

Nearside Door Mirror & Glass Damaged

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

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

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

Oil leak

Slight Exhaust Leak from Rear Exhaust Box From Backplate

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 OYC is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 OYC, 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 OYC registered?

LJ06 OYC is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 March 2006.

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The MOT history for LJ06 OYC shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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