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MM06 LWN

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

112,817 mi
Last recorded112,817 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM06 LWN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 112,817 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust Hanger Rusted (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Light corrosion on frame and suspension components. Front / Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2025 112,817 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Foggy headlamps significantly affect the beam pattern or visibility (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust Hanger Rusted (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Light corrosion on frame and suspension components. Front / Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 105,289 miles

both lower arm rear bushes perished/worn

front coil springs corroded

rear axle corroded

rear springs corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2024 105,286 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both lower arm rear bushes perished/worn

front coil springs corroded

rear axle corroded

rear springs corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2023 100,479 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

headlamp lenses dirty

Pass 7 Dec 2022 96,550 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 96,550 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 92,442 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 87,391 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 87,391 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 81,957 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

offside front worn more on inner edge

Pass 18 May 2018 76,709 miles

both front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 12 May 2017 71,144 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged slight dent (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 17 May 2016 66,051 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

both front tyres starting to perish

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 22 May 2015 60,139 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 56,179 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 51,004 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2013 51,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 13 Jun 2012 44,910 miles

Back box (exhaust) outer skin is corroded

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

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre has damage to tyre wall but not excessive at time of test

Fail 13 Jun 2011 38,176 miles

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

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)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 38,176 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 30,399 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 23,063 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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MM06 LWN is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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

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