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NC56 ERX

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

83,262 mi
Last recorded83,262 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2015
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC56 ERX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2015 83,262 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 83,258 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

radiator

Pass 18 Oct 2014 72,349 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 72,349 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 64,961 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 64,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 54,377 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 42,878 miles

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)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 33,944 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 33,927 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 29,938 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 29,938 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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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NC56 ERX is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 NC56 ERX, 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 NC56 ERX registered?

NC56 ERX is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 December 2006.

Is NC56 ERX safe to buy?

The MOT history for NC56 ERX shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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