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NA56 VCU

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2020
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

75,968 mi
Last recorded75,968 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA56 VCU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2020 75,968 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

wheel trim fitted to each wheel

Pass 13 Dec 2019 72,060 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

steering operation slightly tight on left hand lock

wheel trim fitted to each wheel

Fail 13 Dec 2019 72,060 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

steering operation slightly tight on left hand lock

wheel trim fitted to each wheel

Pass 30 Nov 2018 68,032 miles

Coil spring corroded offside and nearside rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside rear chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

high level stop light not working

offside inner wheel arch catching spring

steering slightly tighter one way than the other

Fail 28 Nov 2018 68,001 miles

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

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sun visor not staying in the up position (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside and nearside rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded offside and nearside rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside rear chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

high level stop light not working

offside inner wheel arch catching spring

steering slightly tighter one way than the other

Pass 5 Dec 2017 63,300 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front wishbone bushes (2.4.G.2)

centre upper stop light off

offside and nearside rear wheel bearings slight noise

Fail 4 Dec 2017 63,283 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour offside and nearside rears (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty does not operate all the time, only actually got the light to work once from trying about 6-7 times (1.3.1a)

Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed without force, if the door is opened it's really hard to get it to latch again. (6.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front wishbone bushes (2.4.G.2)

centre upper stop light off

offside and nearside rear wheel bearings slight noise

Pass 3 Dec 2016 58,371 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

centre upper stop light off

Fail 3 Dec 2016 58,371 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm over ¾ of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close over ¾ of tread (4.1.E.1)

centre upper stop light off

Pass 9 Dec 2015 54,230 miles

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

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

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

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

coil spring corroded offside and nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Dec 2015 54,215 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. adjuster came apart (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

coil spring corroded offside and nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 49,398 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracked

Fail 1 Dec 2014 49,398 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracked

Pass 4 Dec 2013 44,904 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2012 40,242 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 40,242 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 35,327 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 19 Oct 2010 29,407 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 29,407 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 21,994 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 VCU is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 VCU, 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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NA56 VCU is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 October 2006.

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