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EF56 NYR

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

143,411 mi
Last recorded143,411 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF56 NYR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 143,411 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 139,169 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside rear shock absorber has surface corrosion.

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

Underside surface corrosion.

Fail 10 Mar 2022 139,169 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside rear shock absorber has surface corrosion.

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

Underside surface corrosion.

Pass 1 Dec 2020 135,771 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 135,771 miles

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))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 132,530 miles

N/S/R Light/fog lamp full of water

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Nov 2019 132,525 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

N/S/R Light/fog lamp full of water

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Drivers (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 124,920 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 118,005 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 108,547 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CAT to middle joint (7.1.2)

Front brakes very noisy

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bushes splitting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed Drivers (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bushes splitting (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Nov 2016 108,539 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (195/50-16 88V) (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort Faulty caliper? (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CAT to middle joint (7.1.2)

Front brakes very noisy

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bushes splitting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed Drivers (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bushes splitting (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 99,494 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 99,470 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 90,316 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 90,306 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 79,156 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)

rear silencer getting rusty

Fail 27 Nov 2013 79,154 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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)

rear silencer getting rusty

Pass 28 Nov 2012 67,992 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 56,321 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)

o/s/f tyre has cuts in sidewall, cuts not down to ply.

rear brakes hanging on slightly.

rear tyres stepped.

Pass 19 Nov 2010 44,050 miles

front tyre sidewalls slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Nov 2009 31,541 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 31,541 miles

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

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

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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EF56 NYR is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EF56 NYR, 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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EF56 NYR is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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