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EY56 NUW

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

82,054 mi
Last recorded82,054 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY56 NUW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2021 82,054 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 80,856 miles

all tyres perished and cracked

Pass 12 Apr 2019 78,416 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 78,416 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 75,167 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 72,460 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 72,442 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 69,698 miles

exhaust system corroded and becoming deteriorated.

Pass 9 Apr 2015 66,505 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 66,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 61,227 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Apr 2014 61,227 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 56,103 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 51,792 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 19,950 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 38,209 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 28,449 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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EY56 NUW is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EY56 NUW, 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 EY56 NUW registered?

EY56 NUW is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 September 2006.

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