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MJ06 ABO

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,856 mi
Last recorded83,856 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ06 ABO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 83,856 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both worn (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 May 2024 82,768 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 May 2023 82,232 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 82,141 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working rear offside (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust silencer outer casing corroded and rear exhaust outer casing corroded slight leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

front and rear brake disc surface rust due to standing corroded slightly not weakened

oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2022 81,374 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2020 80,701 miles

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

oil leak

Fail 30 Nov 2020 80,701 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2019 79,300 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush to the front of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 76,545 miles

exhaust back box slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 Oct 2017 70,452 miles

Rear exhaust corroded/ deteriorated

Pass 6 Oct 2016 68,310 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 65,101 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 57,166 miles

exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 20 May 2013 48,193 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 48,121 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 11 May 2012 40,060 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 40,060 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 May 2011 28,341 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 28,338 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2010 18,349 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 18,340 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 13,281 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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MJ06 ABO is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 MJ06 ABO, 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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MJ06 ABO is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 April 2006.

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