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VN06 NMF

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

57,186 mi
Last recorded57,186 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN06 NMF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2020 57,186 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box. outer skins corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Feb 2020 57,186 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box. outer skins corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm. tyre also cracked/perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm. tyre bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.mm. tyre also cracked/perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 51,432 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 48,709 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres perished slightly

corrosion to exhaust

offside front tyre perished slightly

Pass 3 Jan 2017 45,500 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 45,498 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 42,120 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 41,859 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 33,355 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Aug 2015 33,355 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive unable to test emissions due to engine missfire (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 23,709 miles

Both rear tyres badly cracked and perished (185/60/15 H)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 22 Aug 2014 23,709 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Both rear tyres badly cracked and perished (185/60/15 H)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 29 Aug 2013 15,030 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 15,030 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 14,611 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 13,221 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 11,172 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 8,566 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 8,566 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 28 Apr 2009 5,868 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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VN06 NMF is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VN06 NMF, 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 VN06 NMF registered?

VN06 NMF is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 June 2006.

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