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LJ06 YKP

2006 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

91,400 mi
Last recorded91,400 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ06 YKP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2021 91,400 miles

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

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Feb 2021 91,400 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively IG 18 (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively IG 24 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 87,285 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 78,372 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2019 78,372 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 66,255 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 54,358 miles

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

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

both rear tyres slightly out of shape 175/65/14

Pass 4 Mar 2016 43,922 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 35,816 miles

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

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

slight play at the steering wheel

Pass 24 Feb 2015 35,816 miles

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

slight play at the steering wheel

Pass 25 Feb 2014 34,169 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 34,169 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2013 32,827 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 32,827 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 31,344 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 28,758 miles

n/s/r outer tyre sidewall has cracking

o/s/r outer sidewall has slight cracking

screw in n/s/r tyre

Fail 4 Mar 2011 28,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

n/s/r outer tyre sidewall has cracking

o/s/r outer sidewall has slight cracking

screw in n/s/r tyre

Pass 10 Mar 2010 25,541 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 22,079 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 22,066 miles

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

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 YKP is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YKP, 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 YKP is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 March 2006.

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