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NM06 EEG

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

69,474 mi
Last recorded69,474 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM06 EEG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2024 69,474 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 68,814 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

headlight switch does not turn off headlights

middle exhaust heat shield corroded and loose

Fail 30 Mar 2023 68,814 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

headlight switch does not turn off headlights

middle exhaust heat shield corroded and loose

Pass 6 Apr 2022 67,831 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill damaged (5.3.6 (a) (i))

headlights will not turn off

power steering was malfunctioning when brought into test bay, but did correct itself and no warnings on dash

Fail 1 Apr 2022 67,830 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded and weak (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements fog light will not turn off unless ignition cycled (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive outer sill damaged (5.3.6 (a) (i))

headlights will not turn off

power steering was malfunctioning when brought into test bay, but did correct itself and no warnings on dash

Pass 12 Apr 2021 67,025 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sticker moved from nearside screen ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside rear outer sills showing signs of corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2021 67,024 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn separate joint, bolt on (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended seat belt not fully retracting (7.1.2 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sticker moved from nearside screen ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside rear outer sills showing signs of corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2020 66,402 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear seat belt slow at retracting

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

Offside and Nearside front seat belts have been taped up, unable to see the condition of the belts in these areas

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements front and rear fog lights when switched on do not turn back off until ignition is turned off (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and Nearside rear outer sill starting to corrode (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2020 66,400 miles

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside rear inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads very low, approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear seat belt slow at retracting

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

Offside and Nearside front seat belts have been taped up, unable to see the condition of the belts in these areas

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements front and rear fog lights when switched on do not turn back off until ignition is turned off (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside and Nearside rears (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and Nearside rear outer sill starting to corrode (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 65,221 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 65,220 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 63,642 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 5 Apr 2018 63,642 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Mar 2017 62,019 miles

exhaust has a rear mounting bracket broken away

exhaust has part of system slightly deteriorated

Fail 27 Mar 2017 62,018 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust has a rear mounting bracket broken away

exhaust has part of system slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Apr 2016 59,446 miles

OSR Tyre Tread Cracked

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 59,446 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

OSR Tyre Tread Cracked

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 50,157 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Mar 2014 41,394 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 38,739 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 38,051 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 38,051 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Feb 2012 36,008 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 28,737 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 26,811 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 22,753 miles

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

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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NM06 EEG is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 NM06 EEG, 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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NM06 EEG is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 July 2006.

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