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NM55 KBK

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

70,270 mi
Last recorded70,270 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM55 KBK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2024 70,270 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2024 70,270 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 61,008 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Mar 2023 61,008 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 52,329 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 52,329 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2021 47,956 miles

Front windscreen washer pipe split, still provides adequate fluid

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil dipstick broken

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

Pass 3 Apr 2020 46,911 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2020 46,911 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 44,633 miles

Front GRILL SLIGHTLY DAMAGED

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AND WORN ON EDGES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 42,911 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 39,933 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 36,054 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 31,351 miles

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

nearside front tyre perished

Fail 1 Apr 2015 31,351 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 27 Mar 2014 26,576 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 22,506 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 22,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 19,002 miles

cuts in n/s/f tyre side wall NOT in excess of MOT limits

Pass 10 Mar 2011 16,418 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 13,379 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 10,776 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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NM55 KBK is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 NM55 KBK, 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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NM55 KBK is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 February 2006.

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