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DE56 CRZ

2006 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,828 mi
Last recorded152,828 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Micra55,273 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE56 CRZ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 152,828 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres starting to get close to wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Nov 2025 152,828 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres starting to get close to wear markers (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 141,434 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front corrosion forming around wheel arch

Pass 30 Nov 2023 131,634 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside and nearside rear coil springs corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2023 131,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid offside and nearside (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside and nearside rear coil springs corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2022 127,646 miles

Catalytic convertor heavily corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel arch corroded

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

Fail 26 Nov 2022 127,638 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Catalytic convertor heavily corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel arch corroded

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 122,204 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2021 122,203 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2020 113,023 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front wing is starting to corrode

Oil leak, but not excessive sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 98,843 miles

Nearside headlight beam pattern poor

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside and nearside front wishbone rear bushes deteriorated

Fail 18 Nov 2019 98,843 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside headlight beam pattern poor

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside and nearside front wishbone rear bushes deteriorated

Pass 14 Nov 2018 90,999 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 90,998 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 85,538 miles

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

Offside headlamp beam image slightly distorted

Offside slight movement at headlamp mounting but headlamp not considered insecure

Pass 5 Nov 2016 78,069 miles

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

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

both front tyres perished 2007

nearside rear tyre perished and cracking 2008

offside rear tyre perished and cracking , outter edge smooth 2014

Fail 5 Nov 2016 78,069 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres perished 2007

nearside rear tyre perished and cracking 2008

offside rear tyre perished and cracking , outter edge smooth 2014

Pass 24 Nov 2015 70,358 miles

both multi v belts starting to crack

Fail 24 Nov 2015 70,358 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

both multi v belts starting to crack

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 24 Oct 2014 61,680 miles

Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 51,108 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 42,944 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 34,631 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 25,229 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 25,076 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 19,891 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 19,891 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 CRZ is a 2006 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CRZ, 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 CRZ is a 2006 Nissan Micra, first registered on 16 November 2006.

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