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NM06 VYV

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

68,145 mi
Last recorded68,145 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM06 VYV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2022 68,145 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2022 68,145 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring missing (5.3.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 67,299 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 66,442 miles

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

Offside Front Brake binding on slightly.

Fail 11 Aug 2020 66,437 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inside tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inside tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake binding on slightly.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 Aug 2019 64,895 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 64,894 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

bonnet security missing

Pass 7 Aug 2018 62,634 miles

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 7 Aug 2018 62,634 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 31 Jul 2017 60,333 miles

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 31 Jul 2017 60,328 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inside tread and side wall. (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inside tread and side wall. (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 Aug 2016 58,624 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 58,624 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint Dust cover split/perished .. (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)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Support bracket corroded and snapped. (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Not working. (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 56,150 miles

Both rear tyres inside walls starting to perish/split slightly.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Jul 2014 53,162 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brakes binding on slightly.

N/S/R tyre just starting to split/perish slightly on inside wall.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 30 Jul 2014 53,162 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brakes binding on slightly.

N/S/R tyre just starting to split/perish slightly on inside wall.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Aug 2013 49,261 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brakes starting to bind on slightly.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Aug 2013 49,261 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brakes starting to bind on slightly.

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2012 44,605 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Aug 2011 39,940 miles

O/S/R tyre is 3-4mm worn.

Front discs are corroded on inside edges and are on wear limit front pads are 80-90% worn.

N/S of screen is starting to scratch.

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

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

Rear wiper blade is split and wiper does not move?

Pass 8 Aug 2011 39,940 miles

Front discs are corroded on inside edges and are on wear limit front pads are 80-90% worn.

N/S of screen is starting to scratch.

O/S/R tyre is 3-4mm worn.

Rear wiper blade is split and wiper does not move?

Pass 30 Jul 2010 32,234 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 25,981 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 VYV is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 VYV, 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 VYV is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 August 2006.

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