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LJ06 OYK

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

117,727 mi
Last recorded117,727 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ06 OYK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 117,727 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 100,861 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 87,201 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 85,911 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Oct 2022 85,911 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 84,658 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

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

Silencer heavily corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2021 84,658 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

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

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

Silencer heavily corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2020 82,639 miles

Exhaust silencer corroded

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 80,286 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2018 77,457 miles

Interior Rear View Mirror Glass Deteriorated

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deteriorated, Deep Cracks In Edge Of Tread, Cords Not Visible At Time Of Inspection (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust Box Has Excessive Corrosion To Outer Case

Fail 23 Oct 2018 77,457 miles

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

Interior Rear View Mirror Glass Deteriorated

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deteriorated, Deep Cracks In Edge Of Tread, Cords Not Visible At Time Of Inspection (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust Box Has Excessive Corrosion To Outer Case

Pass 27 Oct 2017 73,840 miles

Front Exhaust Downpipe Bracket Corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view Interior Rear View (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust Box Outer Case Corroded To Excess

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Oct 2017 73,840 miles

Front Exhaust Downpipe Bracket Corroded

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view Interior Rear View (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust Box Outer Case Corroded To Excess

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 69,723 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 69,723 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 66,093 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 66,093 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2014 62,353 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 62,353 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 58,722 miles

Rear Exhaust Box Outer Case Corroded To Excess

Pass 15 Feb 2013 52,404 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 52,404 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 47,419 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 47,419 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 39,248 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2011 39,225 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 31,597 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 23,289 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 OYK is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 OYK, 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 OYK registered?

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

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