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LJ55 OBA

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

40,901 mi
Last recorded40,901 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 OBA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 40,901 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 36,442 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 35,711 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

bonnet release faulty but operational

Offside Front tyre heavliy cracked outer shoulder 175-65-14

Pass 4 Mar 2022 34,390 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 32,568 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 31,269 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 29,964 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 28,750 miles

Front front pads very low

all four tyres cracked and perished

Pass 10 Mar 2017 27,825 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished inner sidewall

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

Offside Front slight play anti roll link

Offside Rear tyre inner sidewall perished

Pass 4 Mar 2016 22,792 miles

all four tyres slightly perished

Fail 4 Mar 2016 22,792 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

all four tyres slightly perished

Pass 27 Feb 2015 13,009 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 11,148 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 11,032 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 10,128 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 8,906 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 7,412 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 5,789 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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LJ55 OBA is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 LJ55 OBA, 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 LJ55 OBA registered?

LJ55 OBA is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 February 2006.

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