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VA06 NXB

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,283 mi
Last recorded86,283 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA06 NXB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 86,283 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 86,183 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 86,183 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x 2 (8.2.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2017 86,183 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively X 2 (8.2.2)

Fail 3 Jan 2017 86,183 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid X 2 Frozen (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 85,247 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 85,247 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 81,895 miles

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

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

advise front lower vallance damaged

advise oil leak engine

advise turbo noisey

Fail 22 Jan 2015 81,895 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

advise front lower vallance damaged

advise oil leak engine

advise osf head lamp aim not checked

advise turbo noisey

Pass 10 Dec 2013 73,025 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 62,125 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2012 62,125 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2011 47,933 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 34,089 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 30,942 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 24,328 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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VA06 NXB is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 VA06 NXB, 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 VA06 NXB registered?

VA06 NXB is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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