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NM06 VYR

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

52,180 mi
Last recorded52,180 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM06 VYR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2026 52,180 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2026 52,173 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2025 50,206 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 48,423 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion to body (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion to body (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Sep 2024 48,423 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion to body (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corrosion to body (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 46,820 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Aug 2022 44,823 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 42,757 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 40,845 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 40,845 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 39,166 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 36,769 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 36,769 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 34,364 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 31,601 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 28,709 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 26,337 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 23,749 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 22,077 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 19,580 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 11,985 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 12,455 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 VYR is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 NM06 VYR, 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 VYR is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 August 2006.

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