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EY56 NZK

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

105,548 mi
Last recorded105,548 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY56 NZK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 105,548 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2025 102,632 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill close to wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2025 102,632 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill close to wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability nut missing from pinch bolt (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 98,910 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 93,467 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 90,116 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges and perished and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 86,460 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 86,460 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 84,040 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 80,801 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 75,552 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 69,538 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 64,093 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 58,695 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 58,695 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 53,238 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 53,237 miles

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

Engine has slight oil leak.

Pass 27 Aug 2013 48,843 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 42,942 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 37,145 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 29,567 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 20,864 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 NZK is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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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What year was EY56 NZK registered?

EY56 NZK is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 September 2006.

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