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EK56 NVF

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

181,920 mi
Last recorded181,920 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK56 NVF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2023 181,920 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 179,116 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 176,239 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 173,264 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 171,836 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 169,358 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 169,358 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 159,891 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 157,149 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 148,209 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 148,209 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 134,842 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 134,842 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 120,382 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 120,382 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 105,433 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 19,950 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 74,311 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 53,850 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 53,609 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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EK56 NVF is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EK56 NVF, 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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What year was EK56 NVF registered?

EK56 NVF is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2006.

Is EK56 NVF safe to buy?

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