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FV06 NMJ

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,774 mi
Last recorded97,774 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV06 NMJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2019 97,774 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel binding on slightly

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

Fail 4 Feb 2019 97,718 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blowing and running uneven at tickover (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel binding on slightly

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

engine running uneven on tickover

Pass 16 Feb 2018 90,637 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Feb 2018 90,637 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 84,110 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Feb 2017 83,927 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 70,743 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all four tyres starting to perish

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

Fail 19 Feb 2016 70,743 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

all four tyres starting to perish

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 61,272 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 54,607 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 45,549 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 37,302 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 28,914 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 21,003 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 21,003 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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FV06 NMJ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FV06 NMJ, 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 FV06 NMJ registered?

FV06 NMJ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 June 2006.

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