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LJ06 VUU

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

11,226 mi
Last recorded11,226 miles
Recorded on30 May 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2017 11,226 miles

Exhaust noisy BACK BOX (7.1.4)

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

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 6 May 2016 106,988 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside front tyre low on inner part of tread

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint suspension (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front suspension leg is different to the nearside front suspension leg

Offside front tyre low on inner part of tread

Fail 5 May 2016 106,988 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective lower ball joint (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside front tyre low on inner part of tread

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint suspension (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front suspension leg is different to the nearside front suspension leg

Offside front tyre low on inner part of tread

Fail 3 May 2016 106,962 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both sides front tyres worn on outside edges

Pass 6 May 2015 91,577 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust system is corroded

Fail 6 May 2015 91,577 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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside 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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust system is corroded

front brakes are worn

Pass 8 May 2014 73,393 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 60,684 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust system is corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2013 60,684 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust system is corroded

front brakes are worn

Pass 25 Apr 2012 48,400 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front inner wheel arch trim missing

vehicle has front end damage

Fail 25 Apr 2012 48,400 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front inner wheel arch trim missing

vehicle has front end damage

Pass 3 Mar 2011 39,291 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 39,291 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2010 34,173 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 24,938 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 VUU is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VUU, 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 VUU is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 May 2006.

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