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NB06 XKM

2006 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2024
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

101,477 mi
Last recorded101,477 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNB06 XKM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2023 101,477 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses have some fogging. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear have corrosion. (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack across bottom of windscreen drivers side. (3.2 (a) (i))

headlamps have water/condensation in lamp ?.

Fail 10 Jan 2023 101,468 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working cannot observe due to brake light fault. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated and water ingress through characters. (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released is on permanent when lights turned on. (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm. very heavily worn on tread edges. almost to cords ?. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm. very heavily worn on tread edges. almost to cords ?. (5.2.3 (e))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear have corrosion. (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack across bottom of windscreen drivers side. (3.2 (a) (i))

headlamps have water/condensation in lamp ?.

no engine coolant observable in reservoir.

Pass 10 Dec 2021 96,544 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 96,535 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe at flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated all tyres re-inflated to facilitate accurate brake test. (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 92,290 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2020 92,285 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front . bulb coatings deteriorated. (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light lense cracked ( white light to rear ) (4.5.4 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wipers. damaged. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working mechanism damaged. (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre nail in bald part of tyre tread /wall edge. ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6 mm on middle 3/4 of tread, bald on rest. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6 mm on middle 3/4 of tread, bald on rest. (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre obviously under inflated ALL tyres. corrected to facilitate brake test. (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 87,163 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front bulb coatings deteriorated. (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect plus some play in strut top bearing/bush. (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive front of eng. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

drivers door check broken.

Fail 21 Nov 2019 87,163 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front bulb coatings deteriorated. (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect plus some play in strut top bearing/bush. (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive front of eng. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

drivers door check broken.

Pass 13 Nov 2018 84,342 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 81,728 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear light lens cracked

Fail 6 Nov 2017 81,728 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

nearside rear light lens cracked

Pass 1 Nov 2016 75,082 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 68,036 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 62,418 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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NB06 XKM is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 NB06 XKM, 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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NB06 XKM is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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