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NA56 LJX

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

161,167 mi
Last recorded161,167 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA56 LJX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 161,167 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear sill corrosion

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

under body corrosion

Pass 3 Oct 2023 153,501 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 146,695 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 146,675 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and lower boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen lacks pressure (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 74,502 miles

under side of vehicle undersealed

Pass 16 Aug 2019 73,950 miles

Nearside siil deteriorating

Offside siil deteriorating

Pass 17 Aug 2018 73,066 miles

Nearside sill deteriorating

Offside sill deteriorating

Pass 14 Jul 2017 69,392 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 65,428 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 65,424 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 61,942 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 61,942 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 58,961 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 58,959 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 55,141 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 48,014 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2012 48,014 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fail 30 Jun 2011 41,041 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 41,041 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 33,916 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 27,238 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 27,238 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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NA56 LJX is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 NA56 LJX, 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 NA56 LJX registered?

NA56 LJX is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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