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ML56 NWP

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

95,737 mi
Last recorded95,737 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2023 95,737 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2023 95,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 90,895 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box slight belowing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 90,895 miles

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box slight belowing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 85,616 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 85,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 83,067 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 77,194 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

o/s wiper torn

rear suspension bump stops missing

Fail 4 Feb 2019 77,194 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

o/s wiper torn

rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 8 Nov 2017 68,706 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 60,461 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2016 60,461 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 53,034 miles

Front tyres 2.5mm tread

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Fail 29 Oct 2014 45,323 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 29 Oct 2014 45,323 miles

n/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 26 Oct 2013 39,898 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE OUTTER WALL POOR

Fail 26 Oct 2013 39,898 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE OUTTER WALL POOR

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

Fail 27 Oct 2012 34,700 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres [sidewalls poor]

n/s/r suspension bump stop missing

Pass 27 Oct 2012 34,700 miles

both rear tyres [sidewalls poor]

n/s/r suspension bump stop missing

Pass 8 Oct 2011 28,736 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 28,736 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 22,844 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 17,881 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 NWP is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 NWP, 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 NWP registered?

ML56 NWP is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 October 2006.

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