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NV06 VLE

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,536 mi
Last recorded75,536 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV06 VLE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2017 75,536 miles

Front discs inner faces ?

Pass 21 Jan 2016 73,399 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 73,399 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 69,429 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 69,405 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 63,346 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 63,346 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 57,038 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 50,248 miles

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Fail 22 Jun 2011 43,111 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 43,111 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 36,648 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 30,645 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 39,707 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 VLE is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VLE, 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 NV06 VLE registered?

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

Is NV06 VLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV06 VLE shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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