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NX06 SZN

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

89,117 mi
Last recorded89,117 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2021 89,117 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 87,795 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 85,350 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jan 2019 85,343 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2018 79,344 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 73,979 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2017 73,979 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 67,696 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2016 67,696 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Rotation incorrect (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Rotation incorrect (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 61,571 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2015 61,565 miles

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 14 Jan 2014

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

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

Oil leak

steering lighter on right hand lock

sump corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2014 54,449 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside front tyre worn / side wall bulge

steering lighter on right hand lock

sump corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2013 47,863 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust bracket corroded / broken

sump corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2012 41,437 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Spare tyre defective

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2012 41,437 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Spare tyre defective

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2011 35,050 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 35,050 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Feb 2010 28,766 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 23,055 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 SZN is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol 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 NX06 SZN, 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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NX06 SZN is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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