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VX06 NNL

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

58,720 mi
Last recorded58,720 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX06 NNL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 58,720 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 51,407 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2025 51,403 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 50,279 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 50,275 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 48,781 miles

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 47,176 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 45,771 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 44,638 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 44,638 miles

Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 42,746 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2019 42,746 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside rear bump stop missing

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 40,710 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 38,544 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 36,131 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 36,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 33,443 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 30,619 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 30,619 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 28,466 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 24,729 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 19,846 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 19,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 18,500 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 14,238 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 14,238 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 NNL is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VX06 NNL, 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 NNL registered?

VX06 NNL is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 March 2006.

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