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SP06 LZX

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

98,971 mi
Last recorded98,971 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP06 LZX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2019 98,971 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight blow from injector

Pass 28 Mar 2018 95,313 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 86,249 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing seatbelt inspection

engine oil leak

Fail 13 Mar 2017 86,249 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing seatbelt inspection

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm now (4.1.E.1)

engine oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2016 78,560 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 78,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 66,673 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2015 66,519 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 15 May 2014 60,438 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 51,582 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 47,936 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 47,936 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 42,747 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 42,747 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2010 13,750 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 32,835 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 29 Apr 2009 32,835 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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 LZX is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SP06 LZX, 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 LZX registered?

SP06 LZX is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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