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EY56 NXZ

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

103,898 mi
Last recorded103,898 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY56 NXZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2022 103,898 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 101,334 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 100,916 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2020 100,916 miles

Brake lining(s) contaminated CHANGED N/S REAR CYLINDER AND SHOES (1.1.13 (b))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working BOTH REAR BULBS FITTED (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 93,392 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 93,392 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 83,954 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 77,781 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 77,772 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 77,203 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2014 56,490 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 56,490 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 55,954 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)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 47,064 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2012 47,064 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

n/s/r fog light not working

Pass 18 Aug 2011 38,752 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2010 31,387 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 31,387 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 23,942 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 23,942 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 NXZ 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 70%.

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

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