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LV06 MKD

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

127,797 mi
Last recorded127,797 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 127,797 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Both side Bump stops (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2025 127,797 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Both side Bump stops (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2024 123,681 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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 Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Both side Bump Stop (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side In Treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Nov 2024 123,681 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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 Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Both side Bump Stop (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side In Treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2023 119,206 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both side (4.4.3 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Both side Bump stop (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 114,772 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both side (4.4.3 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side In Treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Dec 2022 114,772 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both side (4.4.3 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side In Treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 107,460 miles

BONNET STAY MISSING

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR JOINT BETWEEN CENTRE AND REAR TAIL PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE REAR SUPPORT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE REAR SUPPORT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT OIL LEAK ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2021 107,454 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

BONNET STAY MISSING

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR JOINT BETWEEN CENTRE AND REAR TAIL PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE REAR SUPPORT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement WISHBONE REAR SUPPORT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT OIL LEAK ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 101,331 miles

Front Both side Tyre wearing thin on inner edge

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Nov 2020 101,331 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned Bulb (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Both side Tyre wearing thin on inner edge

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 11 May 2019 96,049 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 94,327 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 94,327 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2017 93,684 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 92,373 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 81,378 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 81,378 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 66,478 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 66,478 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 51,400 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 11 Sep 2012 51,400 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 15 Sep 2011 44,269 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 41,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

high level stop light not working but do not know if wired up

Fail 23 Mar 2011 41,636 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

high level stop light not working

Pass 16 Mar 2010 36,384 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 29,124 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 29,028 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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 MKD is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 LV06 MKD, 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 MKD is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 March 2006.

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