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CN06 TBU

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

67,879 mi
Last recorded67,879 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN06 TBU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2023 67,879 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 64,686 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Mirror hanger ()

Fail 16 Jan 2023 64,684 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Mirror hanger ()

Pass 13 Jan 2022 62,233 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 62,233 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 59,563 miles

185/65/15 x 4,,

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 56,121 miles

TB & SERV?,.,SPANNER DASH,,185/65/15 X 4,,BONNET RELEASE HANDLE INSECURE,,NSF A/R/B/DROP LINK S/WEAR-MONITOR-PODOT

Pass 15 Feb 2019 52,204 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s+o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle by o/s bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 14 Feb 2019 52,204 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s+o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle by o/s bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 6 Feb 2018 45,595 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s+o/s on axle (3.6.B.4e)

Rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 23 Feb 2017 37,379 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front n/s+o/s tyre wearing inner edge

Nearside wiper has been secured using tape

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s+o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s+o/s (2.7.2a)

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorating

all steering and suspension components corroded

rear axle corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2017 37,379 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour n/s+o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front n/s+o/s tyre wearing inner edge

Nearside wiper has been secured using tape

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules n/s+o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s+o/s (2.7.2a)

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

Rear exhaust box deteriorating

all steering and suspension components corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2016 34,183 miles

corrosion on n/s/r brake disc

engine management light on

o/s/f & n/s/f drake discs worn

Fail 23 Feb 2016 34,181 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion on n/s/r brake disc

engine management light on

o/s/f & n/s/f drake discs worn

Pass 20 Feb 2015 32,979 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 31,654 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 30,114 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 28,346 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 26,712 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 24,741 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 22,861 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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CN06 TBU is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 CN06 TBU, 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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CN06 TBU is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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