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NU06 XLD

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

113,653 mi
Last recorded113,653 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU06 XLD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2020 113,653 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 113,653 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Broken at front (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 104,644 miles

Exhaust heatshield under car insecure and resting on exhaust

Under floor fuel cooler damaged - Not leaking

Fail 13 Apr 2019 104,644 miles

Exhaust heatshield under car insecure and resting on exhaust

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Under floor fuel cooler damaged - Not leaking

Pass 19 Apr 2018 100,881 miles

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Apr 2018 100,875 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Mar 2017 96,845 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 90,710 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2015 84,474 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 84,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

rear faces of front discs rusty

Pass 31 Mar 2014 80,258 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 77,345 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 77,345 miles

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)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 74,860 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 67,524 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 67,524 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jun 2010 59,004 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 50,300 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 49,450 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2009 49,450 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 XLD is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver 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 XLD, 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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NU06 XLD is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 March 2006.

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