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VX06 NKD

2006 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

96,750 mi
Last recorded96,750 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX06 NKD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 96,750 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 92,995 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 88,809 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2023 88,809 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 85,200 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 82,179 miles

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

rear exhaust mount broke but supported well

Pass 21 Feb 2020 79,122 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 73,609 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear both bump stops missing

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 65,164 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Rear both bump stops missing

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Feb 2018 65,162 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Rear both bump stops missing

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 56,964 miles

front registration plate damaged

nearside rear suspension bump stop missing

Fail 24 Feb 2017 56,964 miles

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

front registration plate damaged

nearside rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 4 Mar 2016 49,345 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 42,178 miles

Front wiper blades starting to split.

Fail 9 Mar 2015 42,178 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front wiper blades starting to split.

Pass 18 Mar 2014 35,044 miles

1.All four tyres worn to approx 3 and 4mm. 2.Both rear tyres cracking.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 22 Feb 2013 28,726 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 24,974 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 20,325 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 20,325 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 16,253 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 11,679 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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VX06 NKD is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VX06 NKD, 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 VX06 NKD registered?

VX06 NKD is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 March 2006.

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