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NM06 VNE

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

152,272 mi
Last recorded152,272 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM06 VNE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 152,272 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 140,064 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded but not holed

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

Offside Rear outer sill corroded but not holed

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 140,064 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded but not holed

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

Offside Rear outer sill corroded but not holed

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 127,627 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers fitted at time of test

vehicle under covers fitted at time of test

wheel covers fitted at time of test

Fail 3 Apr 2017 127,623 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)

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

Offside 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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine covers fitted at time of test

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

oil leak

vehicle under covers fitted at time of test

wheel covers fitted at time of test

Pass 30 Mar 2016 117,156 miles

Engine cover and Undertray fitted

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Slight oil leak at top of engine

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 117,156 miles

Engine cover and Undertray fitted

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Slight oil leak at top of engine

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 106,050 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise o/s rear brakes slightly sticking on

advise small oil leak top of engine

advise unable to check wheel studs due to covers fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2014 93,728 miles

Advise wheel trims fitted cant fully check road wheels

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Apr 2014 93,728 miles

Advise wheel trims fitted cant fully check road wheels

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Apr 2013 82,526 miles

Advise rear wiper split

Advise unable to fully check boot floor due to items in boot

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 4 Apr 2013 82,526 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Advise rear wiper split

Advise unable to fully check boot floor due to items in boot

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 70,871 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2011 60,715 miles

slight splitting of n/s/f wiper

Pass 11 Jun 2010 49,199 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 34,241 miles

Offside Rear 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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NM06 VNE is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VNE, 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 VNE is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 August 2006.

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