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NC55 YSA

2006 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

245,057 mi
Last recorded245,057 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC55 YSA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2020 245,057 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 237,418 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2019 237,418 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear handbrake performance low

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

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 8 Jun 2018 217,700 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2018 217,627 miles

Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 May 2017 196,989 miles

inner faces of front brake discs corroding

Fail 17 May 2017 196,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

inner faces of front brake discs corroding

Pass 23 May 2016 174,145 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 174,144 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven n/s slower (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly o/s/slower (3.7.B.4)

Pass 18 May 2015 151,507 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 128,297 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 128,297 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 May 2013 107,093 miles

strong smell of diesel at front unable to find a leak recommend further investigation

Pass 28 May 2012 80,109 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 80,109 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 May 2011 52,863 miles

age cracking to both rear tyres.

Pass 27 Jul 2010 49,738 miles

SLIGHT BIND ON N/S REAR BRAKE AND HANDBRAKE SLOW TO OPERATE

Pass 31 Jul 2009 45,914 miles

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)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 42,858 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

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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NC55 YSA is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 NC55 YSA, 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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NC55 YSA is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 February 2006.

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