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NC06 ZNL

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

84,430 mi
Last recorded84,430 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC06 ZNL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2024 84,430 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sticker on screen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed due to rear exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box holed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn separate joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer and inner part of sill badly corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Offside and nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened drop link bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside outer sills showing signs of heavy corrosion, plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front and rear number plates deteriorated

note for parking brake fail, nearside has no effort

Pass 23 Jun 2023 76,895 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))

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

Fail 22 Jun 2023 76,893 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 71,231 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 71,228 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 66,569 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 65,091 miles

wheel trim fitted to each wheel

Fail 22 Jun 2020 65,091 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

wheel trim fitted to each wheel

Pass 3 Jun 2019 60,951 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 60,951 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 May 2018 55,974 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 30 May 2018 55,974 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play offside and nearside front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 May 2017 50,901 miles

under trays fitted

wheel trim fitted to each wheel

Pass 1 Jun 2016 48,756 miles

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

under trays fitted

wheel trim fitted to each wheel

Fail 1 Jun 2016 48,756 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

under trays fitted

wheel trim fitted to each wheel

Pass 5 Jun 2015 46,515 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wheel trim fitted to each wheel

Pass 30 May 2014 44,605 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wheel trim fitted to each wheel

Fail 29 May 2014 44,605 miles

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

wheel trim fitted to each wheel

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2013 41,224 miles

wheel caps fitted

Pass 31 May 2012 37,784 miles

wheel caps fitted

Fail 31 May 2012 37,784 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

wheel caps fitted

Pass 20 May 2011 34,695 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 May 2010 30,188 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 May 2009 26,422 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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NC06 ZNL is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NC06 ZNL, 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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NC06 ZNL is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 June 2006.

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