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ML56 NVT

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

79,115 mi
Last recorded79,115 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML56 NVT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 79,115 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 75,851 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 72,599 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 70,627 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2022 67,927 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 64,800 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 61,802 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 57,965 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 52,888 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 52,888 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 48,525 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 43,102 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 38,914 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 35,410 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 33,040 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 30,926 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 26,893 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 22,085 miles

offside rear tyre cut on tread

Pass 28 Sep 2009 16,260 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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ML56 NVT is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 ML56 NVT, 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 ML56 NVT registered?

ML56 NVT is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 October 2006.

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