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NU06 BGV

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,730 mi
Last recorded90,730 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU06 BGV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2022 90,730 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2021 87,159 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 87,159 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired weld has cracked from previous repair (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system To brake piston (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system to brake piston (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 86,287 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Jan 2019 85,247 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 85,236 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 84,176 miles

Centre exhaust hanger broken

High level stop lamp not working

Nearside Rear Slight brake bind

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre showing signs of age cracking between the tread

Rear wiper split

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Drivers belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 83,119 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 79,144 miles

nsr brake binding

osf seatbelt cut/frayed BORDERLINE

Fail 1 Jun 2016 78,961 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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)

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

nsr brake binding

osf seatbelt cut/frayed BORDERLINE

Pass 28 May 2015 69,953 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 63,449 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 59,075 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Jun 2013 59,075 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 56,646 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 56,646 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2011 53,464 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 42,133 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 42,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 May 2009 27,260 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 27,260 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front 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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NU06 BGV is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 NU06 BGV, 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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What year was NU06 BGV registered?

NU06 BGV is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 April 2006.

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