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VE06 NHM

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

88,370 mi
Last recorded88,370 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE06 NHM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 88,370 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2025 88,370 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 80,785 miles

rear silencer rusty

Fail 15 Nov 2024 80,783 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both dips no beam patterns (blobs) (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

rear silencer outer casing parted company from box

Pass 13 Nov 2023 73,815 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box heat shield corroded and loose

Fail 10 Nov 2023 73,815 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear exhaust box heat shield corroded and loose

Pass 9 Nov 2022 67,165 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust section in poor condition

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 67,165 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Exhaust section in poor condition

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 60,852 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

fog light switch intermittant operation

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2021 60,852 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

fog light switch intermittant operation

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2020 57,850 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer box rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear osr lamp lens cracked

Fail 10 Nov 2020 57,850 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer box rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear osr lamp lens cracked

Pass 15 Nov 2019 55,388 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2019 55,388 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 52,107 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 52,107 miles

Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 46,497 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 42,176 miles

rear exhaust silencer poor condition

Fail 8 Nov 2016 42,174 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

rear exhaust silencer poor condition

Pass 15 May 2015 36,343 miles

rear box in poor condition

front pads and discs thin

Fail 15 May 2015 36,343 miles

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

front pads and discs thin

rear box in poor condition

Pass 6 May 2014 26,636 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 16,208 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 16,208 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 May 2012 14,701 miles

o/s/f tyre perrished

Fail 21 May 2012 14,701 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/f tyre perrished

Pass 29 Jun 2011 44,245 miles

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres perrished badly on sidewalls

o/s wiper blade split on end

Fail 29 Jun 2011 44,245 miles

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

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres perrished badly on sidewalls

o/s wiper blade split on end

Pass 14 Jul 2010 8,886 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 5,995 miles

both front wiper blades split

near side mirror surround damaged

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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VE06 NHM is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 VE06 NHM, 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 VE06 NHM registered?

VE06 NHM is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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