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MF06 LXC

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

38,685 mi
Last recorded38,685 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF06 LXC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 38,685 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 37,752 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 36,340 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 34,759 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 34,759 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 33,589 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 32,791 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 31,316 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 31,315 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2018 29,890 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 28,757 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 28,755 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage lamp unit broken (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red white light due to lamp unit being broken (1.3.2e)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 27,927 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 27,369 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 26,463 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 25,304 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 24,496 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 23,762 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 22,499 miles

Nearside & offside rear seats difficult to secure in upright position.

Pass 16 Feb 2009 16,205 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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MF06 LXC is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 MF06 LXC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MF06 LXC registered?

MF06 LXC is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 March 2006.

Is MF06 LXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF06 LXC shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MF06 LXC have outstanding finance?

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