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NJ06 USG

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

52,119 mi
Last recorded52,119 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ06 USG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 52,119 miles

Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which obviously reduces light intensity nearside & offside (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside & offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 48,400 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front exhaust bracket broken still secure

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (nearside and offside) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle structure corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2024 48,400 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front exhaust bracket broken still secure

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (nearside and offside) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle structure corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2023 46,438 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer and inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer and inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 46,437 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt INSECURE (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 44,886 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 42,921 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 40,978 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2019 37,790 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 34,416 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 34,407 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 31,202 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 27,789 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 27,784 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 22,447 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 18,039 miles

all four tyres badly cracked and perished but not showing cords

Fail 22 Apr 2014 18,038 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

all four tyres badly cracked and perished but not showing cords

Pass 5 Mar 2013 11,807 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 12,101 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 10,883 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 6,770 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 3,067 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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NJ06 USG is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NJ06 USG, 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 NJ06 USG registered?

NJ06 USG is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 April 2006.

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