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MM06 LVE

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

77,358 mi
Last recorded77,358 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM06 LVE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2022 77,358 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 76,802 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2021 76,802 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 76,390 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 72,494 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 68,262 miles

Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust corroded rear

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2018 68,256 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust corroded rear

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 67,587 miles

Offside Front Seatbelt webbing slight fluffing

Fail 19 Jun 2017 67,586 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Seatbelt webbing slight fluffing

Pass 20 Jun 2016 66,766 miles

some front brake bind

Fail 20 Jun 2016 66,766 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

some front brake bind

Pass 16 Jun 2015 64,628 miles

slight fluffing offside front seat belt

Fail 16 Jun 2015 64,628 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight fluffing offside front seat belt

Pass 2 Jul 2014 61,993 miles

front tyres slightly cracked

Pass 18 Jun 2013 59,311 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 54,787 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 46,465 miles

nearside front tyre perished

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 16 Jul 2011 46,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre perished

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 26 Jun 2010 38,634 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 31,721 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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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MM06 LVE is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MM06 LVE, 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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MM06 LVE is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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