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ML06 LSF

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

51,871 mi
Last recorded51,871 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML06 LSF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2025 51,871 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre 14 tears old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre 16 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 49,982 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 49,978 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 49,339 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2023 49,337 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bolt on balljoint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 48,695 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced where outer sill joins inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 47,924 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 47,923 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 47,068 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 45,696 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 44,392 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2018 44,392 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 43,007 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 41,367 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 41,367 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 39,993 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 38,202 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 36,911 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 36,911 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 35,017 miles

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

slight corrosion front discs

Pass 27 Feb 2013 35,017 miles

slight corrosion front discs

Pass 29 Feb 2012 33,129 miles

n/s rear tyre cracking outer wall

Pass 1 Mar 2011 30,295 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 28,277 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 25,792 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 25,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 LSF is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black 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 ML06 LSF, 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 LSF is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 April 2006.

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