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HV06 NKN

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2023
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

127,588 mi
Last recorded127,588 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV06 NKN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2022 127,588 miles

both rear coil springs corroding

both rear shockers damp

o/s outer sill soft

Fail 18 Feb 2022 127,584 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

both rear coil springs corroding

both rear shockers damp

o/s outer sill soft

Pass 12 Mar 2021 125,583 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 123,209 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2020 123,209 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 120,789 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge right on border (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 120,786 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge right on border (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 118,426 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 118,426 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 113,799 miles

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

rear exsurst pipe crodded

Fail 9 Mar 2017 113,798 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users bulb in wroung (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported strap (7.1.1)

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

rear exsurst pipe crodded

Pass 7 Mar 2016 106,962 miles

rear exsurst crodded

slight splits in ends of front wippers

Pass 20 Mar 2015 97,127 miles

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

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

rear exsurst crodded

Pass 28 Feb 2014 90,927 miles

Exhaust rear silencer - Corroded/Deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 83,246 miles

Exhaust rear silencer badly corroded

Injector seal failed, exhaust gases leaking into engine bay

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

Fail 28 Feb 2013 83,246 miles

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

Exhaust rear silencer badly corroded

Injector seal failed, exhaust gases leaking into engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 24 Feb 2012 75,148 miles

Both front tyres are on 3mm

Front brake discs are heavily corroded on the inner edge

Front brake pads appear low

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Unrepairable puncture in O/S/R tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 75,148 miles

Both front tyres are on 3mm

Front brake discs are heavily corroded on the inner edge

Front brake pads appear low

Unrepairable puncture in O/S/R tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 70,267 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 28 Feb 2011 70,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 2 Mar 2010 62,631 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 26 Feb 2010 62,631 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 54,389 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2009 54,389 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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HV06 NKN is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 HV06 NKN, 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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HV06 NKN is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 March 2006.

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