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SO06 LPA

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,296 mi
Last recorded53,296 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO06 LPA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2024 53,296 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jun 2024 53,296 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 52,147 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 50,883 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2022 50,883 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 49,325 miles

advice keep eye on n/s/f and o/s/f and n/s/r tyres

advice on exhaust tail pipe hanger

advice on further look at rear coil springs

advice on slight play at n/s/f and o/s/f track rod ends

Pass 16 Jul 2020 47,822 miles

advice keep eye on n/s/f tyre

Pass 22 Jul 2019 45,777 miles

advice on front flasher bulbs slight white

advice on further look at rear springs

advice on look at wind screen washers

Pass 12 Jul 2018 43,140 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

advice on further look at n/s/r tyre

Fail 12 Jul 2018 43,140 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

advice on further look at n/s/r tyre

Pass 21 Jul 2017 40,825 miles

advice on rear exhaust hanger

Fail 21 Jul 2017 40,825 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advice on rear exhaust hanger

Pass 13 Jul 2016 38,009 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 34,752 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 32,271 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 28,991 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 25,490 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 21,715 miles

slight movement at n/s/f wheel. advise rear tail pipe hanger

Pass 26 Jul 2010 18,652 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 14,982 miles

advice keep eye on n/s/f tyre

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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SO06 LPA is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SO06 LPA, 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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What year was SO06 LPA registered?

SO06 LPA is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 August 2006.

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