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MJ06 LXU

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

45,421 mi
Last recorded45,421 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ06 LXU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 45,421 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule COVERED IN GREASE (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule COVERED IN GREASE (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 45,137 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 43,617 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 41,874 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 40,635 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 39,907 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 38,018 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Split (3.4 (b) (i))

Unable to see brake pad thickness

Pass 18 May 2018 35,099 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear union (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm cracking/perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 May 2017 32,807 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 30,045 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Pass 14 May 2015 26,373 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

nearside front tyre outer wall kerb damaged

Pass 15 May 2014 23,987 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 19,208 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 19,208 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 18,118 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 16,612 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 15,160 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 11,804 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 LXU 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 94.4%.

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

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