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LV06 HWJ

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,312 mi
Last recorded103,312 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV06 HWJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 103,312 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 100,010 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2025 99,922 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Excessive Wear To Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2024 94,945 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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 10 May 2023 90,580 miles

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

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

Fail 3 May 2023 90,476 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 85,492 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 85,492 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2021 82,410 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 82,410 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2021 81,386 miles

Central Front middle exhaust box slightly blowing exhaust fumes

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded

Nearside Rear tyre perishing outer wall

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 69,337 miles

wipers starting to smear the screen

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing on the inner edge

Fail 12 Apr 2019 69,337 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both front tyres wearing on the inner edge

wipers starting to smear the screen

Pass 6 Mar 2018 60,716 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 56,544 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 50,891 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 44,137 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 38,901 miles

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 11 Mar 2013 34,053 miles

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 19 Mar 2012 29,393 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 17 Mar 2011 23,748 miles

Nearside front Offside front and Offside rear tyres cracked can see inner cords of tyre

Fail 17 Mar 2011 23,748 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front Offside front and Offside rear tyres cracked can see inner cords of tyre

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 18,375 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 13,130 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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LV06 HWJ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LV06 HWJ, 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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LV06 HWJ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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