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EX06 NVH

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

76,294 mi
Last recorded76,294 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX06 NVH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2025 76,294 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 76,278 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area (close to rear axle mount) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength pouter sill area (close to rear axle bush) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 74,644 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases resealed (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion to n/s/r spring

Fail 7 Mar 2024 74,644 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases resealed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16" blade replaced (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working 501 bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

corrosion to n/s/r spring

Pass 2 Mar 2023 73,332 miles

slight seepage from exhaust centre section , resealed

Pass 7 Mar 2022 72,305 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 69,202 miles

front discs have rusty surface corrosion

n/s/f tyre's inner edge wear

Fail 5 Mar 2021 69,202 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working replaced stop and tail bulb (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

front discs have rusty surface corrosion

n/s/f tyre's inner edge wear

Pass 5 Mar 2020 67,282 miles

n/s/f tyre's heavy inner edge wear

Fail 5 Mar 2020 67,282 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working 501 capless bulb replaced (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps 501 capless bulb replaced (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

n/s/f tyre's heavy inner edge wear

Pass 11 Mar 2019 62,343 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 58,495 miles

Offside Front tyre's heavy inner edge wear

Fail 6 Mar 2018 58,495 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively replaced 17" blade (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively replaced 22" blade (8.2.2)

Offside Front tyre's heavy inner edge wear

Pass 7 Mar 2017 54,757 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

service light on

Fail 6 Mar 2017 54,757 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

service light on

Pass 7 Mar 2016 49,832 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2016 49,832 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 45,770 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

tailpipe casing rusted

Fail 3 Mar 2014 41,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads warn low advise attension

left hand front tyre worn smooth on outer shoulders

rear silencer outer skin corroded

right hand front tyre worn to 2.00mm and worn smooth on outer shoulders advise replacment

Pass 3 Mar 2014 41,560 miles

front brake pads warn low advise attension

left hand front tyre worn smooth on outer shoulders

rear silencer outer skin corroded

right hand front tyre worn to 2.00mm and worn smooth on outer shoulders advise replacment

Pass 11 Mar 2013 37,104 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 31,755 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 24,547 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 24,547 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/f & n/s/r tyres cracking up

Pass 16 Mar 2010 17,763 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 10,763 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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EX06 NVH is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 EX06 NVH, 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 EX06 NVH registered?

EX06 NVH is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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