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NG06 LML

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

98,980 mi
Last recorded98,980 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG06 LML
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 98,980 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 96,578 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2024 96,577 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced seat mounting prescribed area corroded/holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 93,889 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 91,376 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 88,620 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2021 88,619 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2020 85,867 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 79,895 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose bracket corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot loose (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 79,895 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose bracket corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot loose (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 75,257 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 75,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 70,560 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2016 65,622 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 65,622 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 61,535 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 61,535 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 57,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 57,224 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 52,069 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 45,551 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 45,551 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Apr 2011 13,100 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 30,607 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 23,176 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 23,176 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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NG06 LML is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver 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 NG06 LML, 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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NG06 LML is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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