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VE06 NHV

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,602 mi
Last recorded92,602 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE06 NHV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2016 92,602 miles

Battery flat

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

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Nov 2016 92,602 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Battery flat

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 88,883 miles

Exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 80,232 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 69,810 miles

n/s/ front lower arm bush cracking

Fail 20 Aug 2012 61,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 61,440 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 45,461 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 45,454 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 38,505 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 38,500 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 26,381 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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VE06 NHV is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NHV, 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 NHV registered?

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

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The MOT history for VE06 NHV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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