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ML06 LHP

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

166,772 mi
Last recorded166,772 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML06 LHP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 166,772 miles

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

Nearside Rear lamp rear lens outer is missing

Nearside Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jun 2025 166,772 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear lamp rear lens outer is missing

Nearside Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Apr 2025 166,744 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both fronts (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Lamp lens covers missing both sides

Pass 10 Apr 2024 161,418 miles

Nearside Front strut top mount is worn

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 155,317 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 155,317 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 145,384 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 137,322 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 124,762 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 114,161 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3 m and worn on edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 95,044 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

nearside windscreen wiper split

Fail 19 Apr 2017 95,042 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak rear of engine ()

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

coolant below minimum

nearside windscreen wiper split

Pass 1 Apr 2016 75,047 miles

coolant below minimum

nail nearside rear tyre

offside windscreen wiper split

rear exhaust strap broken

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 75,047 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

coolant below minimum

nail nearside rear tyre

offside windscreen wiper split

rear exhaust strap broken

Pass 1 Apr 2015 62,467 miles

nearside front tyre wearing badly on inner edge(bald)

offside front tyre wearing very badly on inner edge(bald)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 62,467 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside front tyre wearing badly on inner edge(bald)

offside front tyre wearing very badly on inner edge(bald)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 54,396 miles

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

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

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

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

coolant level low

Pass 28 Mar 2013 44,616 miles

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

Offside front brake binding.

Pass 29 Mar 2012 34,406 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 29 Mar 2012 34,406 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 21,025 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 13,204 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 10,333 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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ML06 LHP is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 ML06 LHP, 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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ML06 LHP is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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