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NV06 VLD

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

97,626 mi
Last recorded97,626 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV06 VLD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2020 97,626 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

no bonnet stay fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2019 93,514 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 93,513 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat /system join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 93,501 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Headlamps slightly high

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust pipe front joint blowing

Pass 26 Apr 2018 89,599 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts ()

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (3.5.1i)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

rear brake pads have uneven wear

Pass 24 Apr 2017 84,017 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 84,016 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb in wrong (1.8.A.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 72,435 miles

advise both front tyres worn near tread depth limit

Pass 18 Feb 2015 55,390 miles

both front tyres slightly perished

Pass 19 Feb 2014 34,199 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 34,199 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 32,058 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 29,386 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 26,654 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 21,644 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 May 2009 17,035 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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NV06 VLD is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NV06 VLD, 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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NV06 VLD is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 May 2006.

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