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SP06 LZJ

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,294 mi
Last recorded76,294 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP06 LZJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2017 76,294 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear bump stops missing

both rear outer sills soft

Fail 1 Feb 2017 76,288 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear bump stops missing

both rear outer sills soft

Pass 5 Feb 2016 72,529 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 69,954 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 69,954 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 64,504 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 59,077 miles

nearside front washer not fully hitting screen

Fail 18 Mar 2013 59,057 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside front washer not fully hitting screen

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 22 Mar 2012 52,885 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 44,301 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 35,371 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 26,618 miles

bonnet stay pivot clip broken

n/s/f washer jet poor

n/s/f wing liner insecure

outer sidewall of n/s/f tyre worn

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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SP06 LZJ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SP06 LZJ, 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 SP06 LZJ registered?

SP06 LZJ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 March 2006.

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