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OV06 LGJ

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

94,952 mi
Last recorded94,952 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV06 LGJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2018 94,952 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 94,815 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 90,076 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 90,076 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 88,594 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 86,676 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 86,622 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 84,696 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2014 84,692 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 82,475 miles

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

play in steering

wear on offside front tyre

Pass 27 Nov 2012 80,105 miles

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

front discs and pads worn

Pass 10 Apr 2012 74,911 miles

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

front and rear damaged to bumpers/grill ect

split in o/s/f anti-roll drop link boot

Fail 10 Apr 2012 74,911 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

front and rear damaged to bumpers/grill ect

front exhaust bracket detatched to gearbox/engine

split in o/s/f anti-roll drop link boot

Pass 4 Apr 2011 58,165 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 44,435 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 30,461 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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OV06 LGJ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OV06 LGJ, 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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OV06 LGJ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 April 2006.

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