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NM06 OEL

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

89,843 mi
Last recorded89,843 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM06 OEL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2022 89,843 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps headlights do not come on straight after turning switch, approx 5-10 second delay (4.1.3 (a))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside and nearside front (1.2.1 (e))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and nearside front tyres inner edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

center upper stop light not working

fuel tank heat shield corroded and loose

oil leak on engine

Fail 26 Apr 2022 89,843 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside rear effort lower than offside rear 100 - 180 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits co too high (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid front washer pipe come away from join when bonnet opened, pipe is stiff and been joined (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Offside and nearside front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working through first part of test no lights were on at rear, they did flash once or twice when reversing back for brake test, suspect stop light switch to be faulty (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps headlights do not come on straight after turning switch, approx 5-10 second delay (4.1.3 (a))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside and nearside front (1.2.1 (e))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and nearside front tyres inner edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

engine running rough at idle when starting

fuel tank heat shield corroded and loose

Pass 5 May 2021 88,113 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

fog light switch faulty, lights will not turn off by switch, headlights require turning off first

oil leak on engine

Fail 28 Apr 2021 88,053 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding unable to rotate wheel, bearing etc: will require re check on re test (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak offside front shocker seems to have deployed all its oil, offside suspension covered in oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

fog light switch faulty, lights will not turn off by switch, headlights require turning off first

oil leak on engine

Pass 12 May 2020 86,060 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 83,956 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

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

Fail 13 Jun 2019 83,955 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 22 May 2019 83,797 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced bulb dim (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre slight cracking ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

handbrake travel approaching failure stage

Pass 17 May 2018 77,556 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 77,556 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 70,691 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 70,691 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 68,724 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 68,719 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 68,705 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 68,705 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 62,654 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 55,762 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 49,216 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 42,477 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 36,817 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 29,550 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 22,434 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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NM06 OEL is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 OEL, 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 OEL is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 July 2006.

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