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ML56 NUX

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

93,678 mi
Last recorded93,678 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML56 NUX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 93,678 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2021 93,678 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 85,265 miles

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

Fail 9 Dec 2020 85,265 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Position lamp not working Dip Bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust fire ring blowing between front and middle section

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 77,413 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2018 71,739 miles

Slight damage to n/s.rear tyre outer wall.

Fail 7 Dec 2018 71,738 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Slight damage to n/s.rear tyre outer wall.

Pass 9 Dec 2017 64,851 miles

N/s.rear tyre starting to perish.

Fail 9 Dec 2017 64,851 miles

N/s.rear tyre starting to perish.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 58,075 miles

Front brake discs corroded edge

Fail 9 Dec 2016 58,075 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute and side repeter indicator lamp (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake discs corroded edge

Pass 11 Dec 2015 56,736 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 54,008 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 45,304 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 45,304 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 39,843 miles

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

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

centre brake light not working

rear exhaust bracket broken ,but system still supported

Pass 8 Nov 2011 34,418 miles

Front wipers split.

Pass 22 Nov 2010 25,277 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 18,837 miles

air/bag light on.

Fail 21 Sep 2009 18,837 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

air/bag light on.

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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ML56 NUX is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ML56 NUX, 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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ML56 NUX is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 October 2006.

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