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MJ06 LNE

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,141 mi
Last recorded96,141 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ06 LNE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 96,141 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

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

Nearside centre sill corroded but not excessively.

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Has little reserve travel. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Sump corroded.

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

Pass 26 Feb 2022 83,628 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2022 83,627 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 79,654 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 79,645 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction MIL on constantly (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn n/s/f bottom ball joint excessive wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 75,561 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Dec 2018 75,558 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 73,522 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2016 66,795 miles

Rear exhaust mount insecure

Pass 14 Dec 2015 55,349 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance water in it (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 14 Dec 2015 55,349 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance water in it (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 49,681 miles

Exhaust rear bracket broken but system still adequately supported (Repaired)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2013 43,962 miles

All tyres wearing low

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

Rear exhaust mounting bracket broken

Pass 21 Dec 2012 39,283 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 39,283 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 36,264 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 30,549 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 29,008 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2009 18,795 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 20 May 2009 18,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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 LNE is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MJ06 LNE, 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 LNE is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 August 2006.

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