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DE56 CLU

2006 Nissan Micra

Brown Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

138,155 mi
Last recorded138,155 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE56 CLU
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 138,155 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body panel slightly loose Bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 134,360 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Casing slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 116,324 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement RB (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 113,950 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Nov 2022 113,950 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 104,721 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 94,682 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 80,116 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 77,707 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 77,707 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 74,023 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2016 73,860 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 61,076 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 61,076 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 51,382 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2014 51,296 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 33,902 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)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 27,688 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)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 21,866 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine management light on

Fail 24 Jun 2011 21,866 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine management light on

Pass 24 Jun 2010 14,867 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 7,935 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Micra?

Based on 10,566,512 MOT tests across 827,110 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
4,021
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
827,110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 413,594
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 319,427
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 245,244
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 239,165
constant velocity joint gaiter split 210,652
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DE56 CLU is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Brown with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2006 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 55,273 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 Nissan Micra fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 413,594 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DE56 CLU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Micra typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 20 years old, this Nissan Micra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DE56 CLU is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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