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NL06 FEF

2006 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

117,666 mi
Last recorded117,666 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL06 FEF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2022 117,666 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure rear mounting bracket corroded through (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone inner front bush worn and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating 36% imbalance during application (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened damaged where wishbone rear bolt goes through (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone inner front bush worn and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 109,939 miles

Nearside Front Strut top mount has slight roughness

Offside and nearside rear inner sills slightly corroded

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 104,490 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 101,084 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 97,620 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2017 94,000 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 84,930 miles

nearside & offside front tyres wearing on inside edge

Fail 20 Aug 2016 84,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside & offside front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 21 Aug 2015 71,924 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 71,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 60,492 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 48,923 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 36,385 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 35,155 miles

corrsion exhaust system.

corrsion suspension units.

Pass 11 Feb 2011 29,946 miles

corrsion to exhaust.

Pass 25 Feb 2010 23,998 miles

corrsion to exhaust.

rear tyres 4mm.

Pass 24 Feb 2009 19,304 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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NL06 FEF is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 NL06 FEF, 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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NL06 FEF is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 March 2006.

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