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ML06 LSE

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

91,557 mi
Last recorded91,557 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML06 LSE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2021 91,557 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 14 Jul 2021 91,557 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 89,734 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to middle joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 89,734 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to middle joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 85,437 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flange joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective front solid mount to gearbox corroded and cracked/failed (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test mirror hanger obstructing drivers view of the road ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face very heavily corroded and pitted across the entire surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

evidence of both rear tyres having rubbed on the inner wheel arches - wheels clear at time of test and no movement in any components; suspect may have been over loaded

Pass 24 Feb 2018 79,477 miles

advise front discs pitted

Pass 27 Feb 2017 74,082 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured all4 (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs worn and lipped (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

front inner brake pads not visible to assess

Fail 27 Feb 2017 74,082 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured all4 (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs worn and lipped (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front inner brake pads not visible to assess

Pass 24 Feb 2016 65,722 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 53,988 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 43,494 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 39,543 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 9 Feb 2012 36,499 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 33,234 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 29,221 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

off/side front 195/50 VR 16 tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Jun 2009 28,155 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 LSE is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc 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 ML06 LSE, 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 LSE is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 July 2006.

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