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NU06 TMX

2006 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

65,400 mi
Last recorded65,400 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU06 TMX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2022 65,400 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 60,514 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 60,506 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle Handle missing. (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired End of sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired End of sill area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 60,504 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill near suspension mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 60,490 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component missing Bump stop (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outside edge and tread is cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 59,777 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 58,070 miles

Front Exhaust rubbers slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Second from rear exhaust rubber slightly deteriorated

Pass 15 Mar 2017 56,573 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 55,054 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 53,828 miles

n/s/r outer sill dented

Pass 3 Apr 2014 52,460 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 52,460 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear and offside rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 27 Mar 2013 49,685 miles

rear wiper split

Fail 27 Mar 2013 49,685 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear wiper split

Pass 30 Mar 2012 48,414 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 45,224 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 45,224 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Damaged plastic trim nearside front inner wing lower

Pass 17 Mar 2010 39,704 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 31,470 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 31,461 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside 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 TMX is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 TMX, 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 TMX registered?

NU06 TMX is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 March 2006.

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