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AF56 NSK

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

139,941 mi
Last recorded139,941 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF56 NSK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2020 139,941 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2020 139,940 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched and insecure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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 Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 138,051 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 208,813 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 123,836 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 123,834 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s & o/s front (1.4.A.2f)

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

wipers smearing

Pass 1 Jul 2015 113,150 miles

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 1 Jul 2015 113,150 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 99,983 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 85,352 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 71,491 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 58,430 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 52,157 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2010 52,157 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2009 40,134 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Aug 2009 40,132 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

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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AF56 NSK is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AF56 NSK, 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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AF56 NSK is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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