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NM06 VNS

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,875 mi
Last recorded91,875 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM06 VNS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2020 91,875 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 86,496 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 86,496 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 83,116 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2018 83,115 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jul 2017 80,277 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 78,190 miles

Both front brake disc inner faces slightly deteriorated

Both rear bump stops missing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (7.1.2)

Front exhaust bracket to gearbox corroded and broken

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 7 Jul 2016 78,190 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both front brake disc inner faces slightly deteriorated

Both rear bump stops missing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (7.1.2)

Front exhaust bracket to gearbox corroded and broken

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 73,522 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front exhaust bracket broken

Pass 14 Jul 2014 69,445 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 69,445 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 64,789 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2012 60,478 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 54,805 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 54,805 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 48,360 miles

Rear exhaust silencer mounting bracket corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2009 41,593 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 41,593 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 VNS is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VNS, 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 VNS is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 August 2006.

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