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EK06 NHD

2006 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

146,888 mi
Last recorded146,888 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK06 NHD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 146,888 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2026 146,888 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 138,819 miles

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (centre) showing some swelling (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 135,845 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 132,927 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective Water Ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective Water Ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top Mount or bearing has wear

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

Fail 20 Jan 2023 132,778 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective Water Ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective Water Ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top Mount or bearing has wear

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 128,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 124,258 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 122,218 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 116,282 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 110,729 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 102,884 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 95,391 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 88,756 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 81,815 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 74,454 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 65,870 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 65,861 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 56,742 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 46,171 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 9 Mar 2010 46,170 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 37,854 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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EK06 NHD is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 EK06 NHD, 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 EK06 NHD registered?

EK06 NHD is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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