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LX06 XOZ

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,867 mi
Last recorded61,867 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX06 XOZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2020 61,867 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe flange & rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

wipers slight smeary

Pass 6 Mar 2019 60,829 miles

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 55,253 miles

Front brake disc's corroding

Oil leak ()

Fail 21 Mar 2018 55,251 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/65/R15 88H (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation wrong way (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions inside on outside (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. 185/65/R15 88H (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc's corroding

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Jan 2017 53,569 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 53,569 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 50,637 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 48,737 miles

Oil leak

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 48,737 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 46,147 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 20 Mar 2014 46,147 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

front exhaust pipe bracket broken

Pass 11 Apr 2013 43,742 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 43,742 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 41,280 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 41,258 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2011 25,019 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 23,419 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 17,866 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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LX06 XOZ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol 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 LX06 XOZ, 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 LX06 XOZ registered?

LX06 XOZ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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