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NX06 SZC

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

86,914 mi
Last recorded86,914 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX06 SZC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 86,914 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 15 May 2019 86,789 miles

Exhaust system insecure Centre exhaust mounting missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 83,999 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 83,999 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 82,819 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 26 Jul 2017 82,817 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 26 Jul 2016 81,589 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres cracking in between tread patterns

Fail 25 Jul 2016 81,589 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing rear bush split (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly lateral movement (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing rear bush split (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres cracking in between tread patterns

high level brake light in operative

Pass 1 Aug 2015 80,011 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2015 79,997 miles

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2014 72,510 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

advise front exhaust mount broken but system still well supported

Pass 13 Nov 2013 69,561 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

eye level brake light not working

Fail 30 Oct 2013 69,177 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

eye level brake light not working

Pass 14 Nov 2012 60,316 miles

air bag light on

engine oil leak

Fail 14 Nov 2012 60,316 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

air bag light on

engine oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2011 50,946 miles

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

n/s/f brake light binding.

n/s/f link rod lower boot split.

o/s upper engine slight oil leak.

Pass 24 Nov 2010 41,474 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 35,443 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 27,912 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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NX06 SZC is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 NX06 SZC, 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 NX06 SZC registered?

NX06 SZC is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 March 2006.

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