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LV06 MHL

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

156,002 mi
Last recorded156,002 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV06 MHL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 156,002 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 146,756 miles

Catalyst / pipe mounting fractured

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Mar 2017 146,756 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Catalyst / pipe mounting fractured

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 138,688 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm worn inner 175/65 14 (4.1.E.1)

front exhaust mount deteriorated

nearside rear brake slightly binding on

Fail 7 Mar 2016 138,651 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm worn inner 175/65 14 (4.1.E.1)

front exhaust mount deteriorated

nearside rear brake slightly binding on

Pass 6 Mar 2015 138,007 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 129,300 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 119,855 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 103,200 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 86,756 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 67,139 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 52,851 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 MHL is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MHL, 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 MHL is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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