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MJ06 LXL

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

83,088 mi
Last recorded83,088 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ06 LXL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2021 83,088 miles

Coolant leak from radiator ()

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 80,420 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Apr 2020 80,418 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 75,156 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 67,730 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 61,863 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rears (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 57,646 miles

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

exhaust mountings deteriorated, system still secure

Fail 8 Mar 2016 57,639 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust mountings deteriorated, system still secure

Pass 9 Apr 2015 52,618 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre cracking all round outer edges

Fail 8 Apr 2015 52,618 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre cracking all round outer edges

Pass 4 Apr 2014 45,171 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 42,193 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 38,641 miles

rear silencer bracket corroded

Pass 14 May 2011 34,641 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 29,028 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 23,467 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 LXL is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LXL, 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 MJ06 LXL registered?

MJ06 LXL is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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