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EX06 NVJ

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,874 mi
Last recorded82,874 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX06 NVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2020 82,874 miles

N/s/washer poor

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear bump stops missing

Pass 4 Mar 2019 77,195 miles

N/s/wiper poor

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 77,195 miles

N/s/wiper poor

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 69,381 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 69,381 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 61,130 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 52,321 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 42,894 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 33,958 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 33,957 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 24,145 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 24,020 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 21,513 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 21,509 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 18,960 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 18,960 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 15,946 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 12,541 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 NVJ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 EX06 NVJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EX06 NVJ registered?

EX06 NVJ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 March 2006.

Is EX06 NVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX06 NVJ shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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