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NY06 URB

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

53,460 mi
Last recorded53,460 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY06 URB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 53,460 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 53,460 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt loose (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt loose (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2022 53,456 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both rear inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre cracking edge of tread

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 53,123 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2020 53,123 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 43,034 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 38,881 miles

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

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

corrosion on front subframe and suspension parts but not seriously weakened

Fail 20 Jun 2018 38,881 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

corrosion on front subframe and suspension parts but not seriously weakened

Pass 17 Jan 2017 31,247 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 31,214 miles

all shock absorbers and front springs slightly corroded

both rear caliper brake flexibles slightly deteriorated

brake discs slightly corroded

handbrake cables slightly corroded

steering rack ends corroded (no thread?)

wipers poor?

Fail 23 Nov 2016 31,213 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

all shock absorbers and front springs slightly corroded

both rear caliper brake flexibles slightly deteriorated

brake discs slightly corroded

front tyres worn on edges and cracking

handbrake cables slightly corroded

steering rack ends corroded (no thread?)

sump plug area covered in "putty" , seeping oil

wipers poor?

Pass 27 Oct 2015 30,250 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 28,063 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 26,921 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 25,213 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 25,213 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 23,004 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 20,156 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 15,596 miles

both front tryes sidewall scuffing damage

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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NY06 URB is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 NY06 URB, 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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NY06 URB is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 August 2006.

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