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LK06 SUF

2006 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,161 mi
Last recorded80,161 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK06 SUF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 80,161 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

general under body rust

Pass 10 Sep 2019 72,113 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Centre and rear outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 72,112 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Centre outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Centre and rear outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 64,557 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 64,557 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 61,270 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 61,270 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt anti roll bar link pin (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Jun 2016 58,423 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Jun 2015 55,249 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jun 2015 55,249 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2014 52,000 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2013 48,370 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Jul 2013 48,370 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jul 2012 43,849 miles

Both rear suspension bump stop rubbers missing.

Fail 6 Jul 2012 43,848 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Both rear suspension bump stop rubbers missing.

Pass 11 Jul 2011 39,792 miles

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

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

pass advise n/s/f door mirror glass a little loose

Pass 7 Oct 2010 32,806 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 21,766 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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LK06 SUF is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LK06 SUF, 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 LK06 SUF registered?

LK06 SUF is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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