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SK06 LJY

2006 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

155,750 mi
Last recorded155,750 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK06 LJY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 155,750 miles

Offside Rear Lower sill coated

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower sill coated

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 150,664 miles

Nearside Rear inner and outer sills coated

Offside Rear inner and outer sills coated

Pass 9 Mar 2023 143,624 miles

Nearside Rear Lower sill coated in underseal

Offside Rear Lower sill coated in underseal

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

Fail 9 Mar 2023 143,624 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Lower sill coated in underseal

Offside Rear Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower sill coated in underseal

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 139,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 135,218 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 127,471 miles

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 7 Mar 2019 123,588 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 118,642 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 112,105 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear TYRE BADLY CRACKED ON INNER WALL

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

Offside Front TYRE BADLY CRACKED ON INNER WALL

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

Offside Rear TYRE BADLY CRACKED ON INNER WALL

TYRE BADLY CRACKED ON INNER WALL

Fail 15 Mar 2017 112,105 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear TYRE BADLY CRACKED ON INNER WALL

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

Offside Front TYRE BADLY CRACKED ON INNER WALL

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

Offside Rear TYRE BADLY CRACKED ON INNER WALL

TYRE BADLY CRACKED ON INNER WALL

Pass 19 Feb 2016 109,492 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inside

Fail 19 Feb 2016 109,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

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

both front tyres worn on inside

Pass 25 Feb 2015 97,583 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Feb 2015 97,583 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2014 84,823 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Feb 2014 84,818 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2013 73,423 miles

Oil leak

both front brake discs worn on inside

Fail 22 Feb 2013 73,423 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

both front brake discs worn on inside

Pass 24 Feb 2012 66,055 miles

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

airbag light on

engine management light stays on

Fail 24 Feb 2012 66,055 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

airbag light on

engine management light stays on

Pass 16 Feb 2011 58,791 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 58,768 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 49,434 miles

Offside front and nearside front brakes binding

Pass 28 Feb 2009 35,579 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 35,579 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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
Full Citroen C3 reliability report

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SK06 LJY is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel 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 SK06 LJY, 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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SK06 LJY is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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