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AU06 NCY

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,115 mi
Last recorded145,115 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU06 NCY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2022 145,115 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 145,103 miles

Exhaust system insecure both rears (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective very dull (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 143,302 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both very worn on inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened Coil spring looks to be fitted upside down (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin possibly worn very low, advise further investigation (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp beam image poor

Offside Front Inner plastic arch liner damaged and loose

Offside Front door check strap not functioning

Oil leak, but not excessive slight from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mounting strap corroded through but still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 16 Jul 2021 143,271 miles

Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Offside outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired nearside outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both very worn on inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened Coil spring looks to be fitted upside down (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure footwell wiring hanging down from dash (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin possibly worn very low, advise further investigation (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp beam image poor

Offside Front Inner plastic arch liner damaged and loose

Offside Front door check strap not functioning

Oil leak, but not excessive slight from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mounting strap corroded through but still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Jun 2020 140,042 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2020 140,042 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 128,454 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 112,144 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2017 112,144 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 100,716 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front tyres worn on inside shoulders

Fail 18 Oct 2016 100,716 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (1.8.A.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both front tyres worn on inside shoulders

Pass 6 Nov 2015 88,911 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)

Fail 5 Nov 2015 88,911 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 87,604 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 81,495 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 73,019 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 63,451 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2012 63,451 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 54,561 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 45,671 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 39,807 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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AU06 NCY is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AU06 NCY, 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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AU06 NCY is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 March 2006.

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