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NJ06 XSA

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

102,002 mi
Last recorded102,002 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2019 102,002 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 101,882 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 88,915 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 88,914 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2017 78,842 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2017 78,834 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 72,582 miles

all road wheels have trim covers

battery has a cover

Offside slight play in steering rack end

n/s/f tyre tread slightly deteriorated cracking

Fail 8 Nov 2016 72,582 miles

Offside slight play in steering rack end

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' magic tree (8.3.1b)

all road wheels have trim covers

battery has a cover

n/s/f tyre tread slightly deteriorated cracking

Pass 2 Nov 2015 67,975 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)

oil leak

Fail 2 Nov 2015 67,975 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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)

oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2014 63,471 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 59,241 miles

n/s/f tyre cracked and perished

n/s/r tyre cracked and perished

o/s/f tyre cracked and perished

o/s/r tyre cracked and perished

Pass 9 Nov 2012 54,638 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear and nearside front tyres cracked

Fail 9 Nov 2012 54,637 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear and nearside front tyres cracked

Pass 8 Nov 2011 49,691 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 42,564 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 42,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 29,917 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

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 XSA is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 NJ06 XSA, 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 XSA is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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