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ML56 NXV

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

94,996 mi
Last recorded94,996 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2021 94,996 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 94,025 miles

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

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

rear silencer blowing

Pass 25 May 2019 84,239 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 70,037 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 70,037 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2017 64,427 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 May 2017 64,427 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 May 2016 54,869 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 43,908 miles

o/s headlight slightly wet in side but not affecting aim

Pass 27 Oct 2014 42,742 miles

Oil leak

Sump is leaking (corroded) BADLY,

Fail 27 Oct 2014 42,742 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

Sump is leaking (corroded) BADLY,

Pass 25 Oct 2013 40,677 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 38,705 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 38,705 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

engine oil sump excessively corroded but not leaking

Pass 27 Oct 2011 34,423 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2010 28,592 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 28,592 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 20,991 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 NXV is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NXV, 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 NXV registered?

ML56 NXV is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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