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MJ06 LZE

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

84,041 mi
Last recorded84,041 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ06 LZE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 84,041 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2025 84,041 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 83,558 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective metal bracket broken away (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber mount missing spurious repair evident (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Dec 2024 83,558 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective metal bracket broken away (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber mount missing spurious repair evident (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 82,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens frosted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective frosted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear recording fog lamp will not switch off independently of headlamps

Fail 6 Dec 2023 82,730 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens frosted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective frosted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear recording fog lamp will not switch off independently of headlamps

Pass 20 Dec 2022 80,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens frosted (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens frosted (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 80,840 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens frosted (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens frosted (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 78,867 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2021 78,867 miles

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 77,481 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Dec 2020 77,481 miles

Emissions not tested refer to exhaust condition (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 74,044 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 74,044 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 67,081 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 57,366 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear exhaust bracket insecure

Pass 24 Jun 2016 52,692 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 48,763 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 45,167 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 11,208 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 38,968 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2012 38,968 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 32,557 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 28,504 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 28,496 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 24,919 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 LZE is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 LZE, 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 LZE is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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