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BP06 NXU

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

51,344 mi
Last recorded51,344 miles
Recorded on26 May 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP06 NXU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2021 51,344 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 May 2021 51,342 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 41,913 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 39,935 miles

engine covers fitted

ns and os rear flexi brake hose ferrules corroding

os headlamp loose

raer wiper blade split

rear exhaust corroding

Fail 6 Dec 2018 39,928 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn nsf link play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Direction indicator incorrect colour ns and os front (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust system insecure rear exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high os (4.1.2 (a))

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

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick ns and os rear brake pads low (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed nsf (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has ply or cords exposed osf (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine covers fitted

ns and os rear flexi brake hose ferrules corroding

os headlamp loose

raer wiper blade split

Pass 8 Dec 2017 37,817 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn badly on shoulders

Offside Front Tyre worn badly on shoulders

Pass 9 Dec 2016 35,344 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front tyre wall damaged worn on edges

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

Offside Front tyre wall damaged worn on edges

Fail 9 Dec 2016 35,344 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front tyre wall damaged worn on edges

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

Offside Front tyre wall damaged worn on edges

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 32,337 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 29,572 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 26,983 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 23,792 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 23,789 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 20,723 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 20,710 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 17,430 miles

both rear tyres perished/cracking

Fail 10 Dec 2010 17,425 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres perished/cracking

front wiper blades split

n/s/f tyre very low on inner edge

Pass 6 Jan 2010 13,867 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 13,867 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 12,500 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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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BP06 NXU is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BP06 NXU, 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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BP06 NXU is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 August 2006.

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