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NX06 UPP

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

122,160 mi
Last recorded122,160 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX06 UPP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 122,160 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

car has modified side skirts, outer chassis not visable

Pass 9 Dec 2023 113,015 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

underbody corroded including suspension

Fail 4 Dec 2023 113,010 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

underbody corroded including suspension

Pass 3 Dec 2022 107,057 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 101,644 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 101,644 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 94,912 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2020 94,912 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 91,949 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2018 89,301 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 May 2018 89,298 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 May 2018 89,282 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front brake pads 80% worn

High level stop light inop

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 May 2017 87,430 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2017 87,424 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 84,899 miles

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Nov 2016 84,897 miles

Offside Rear Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Nov 2015 78,782 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2015 78,782 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 17,841 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 65,503 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 65,502 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Fail 30 Jul 2013 64,307 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 64,307 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 55,766 miles

Front nearside tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 31 Oct 2011 44,756 miles

Both front brake discs worn.

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

Fail 31 Oct 2011 44,756 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Both front brake discs worn.

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 37,352 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 37,352 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 37,352 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 34,913 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 30,934 miles

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 10 Mar 2009 24,579 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 UPP is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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