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DG56 NZK

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

101,657 mi
Last recorded101,657 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG56 NZK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 101,657 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2024 101,649 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2023 97,805 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 88,509 miles

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

Nearside Front headlamp has slight water ingress

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2022 88,509 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 80,503 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 75,224 miles

Front wiper blade smearing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 2 mm worn outer edge badly (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2020 75,224 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front wiper blade smearing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 2 mm worn outer edge badly (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 65,385 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front wing damaged

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

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

Rear rear seats folded not allowing inspection on rear seat belts

Pass 20 Sep 2017 58,628 miles

OSF-OSR-NSR Tyres cracking

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

exhaust mount broken but still supported

Fail 20 Sep 2017 58,628 miles

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

OSF-OSR-NSR Tyres cracking

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

exhaust mount broken but still supported

Pass 31 Oct 2016 52,698 miles

Both rear tyres perished severely

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 8 Oct 2015 48,359 miles

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Tyres slightly cracked/perished

Fail 8 Oct 2015 48,359 miles

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Tyres slightly cracked/perished

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 42,545 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 13 Oct 2014 42,545 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 1 Oct 2013 39,412 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 39,412 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 34,487 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 34,487 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 29,541 miles

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

all four tyres have outer sidewall kerb damage

front brake discs are worn and lipped

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 20 Sep 2010 24,623 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 18,908 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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DG56 NZK is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 DG56 NZK, 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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DG56 NZK is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 October 2006.

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