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NJ06 XLN

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

69,592 mi
Last recorded69,592 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ06 XLN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 69,592 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 79,443 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2024 68,297 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer and inner sill (5.3.6 (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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2023 67,289 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 64,302 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 58,720 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2021 58,720 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 54,298 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 54,298 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 49,365 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 49,362 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 44,799 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 39,960 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 36,195 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 36,189 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 34,997 miles

child seat fitted

o/s/r tyre worn/cracking

Pass 28 Jan 2015 31,598 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/F,O/S/F,O/S/R TYRE WORN/CRACKING

Pass 28 Jan 2014 28,330 miles

N/S/F,O/S/F AND O/S/R TYRES CRACKING

Pass 30 Jan 2013 25,129 miles

N/S/F,O/S/F,O/S/R TYRES WORN/CRACKING

Pass 27 Jan 2012 22,296 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 18,912 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 14,529 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 11,661 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 XLN is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 XLN, 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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NJ06 XLN is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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