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NC56 ESN

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

61,291 mi
Last recorded61,291 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2023 61,291 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 55,283 miles

both the front tyres are becoming perished

nearside and offside rear sills and under sills are corroded

Fail 20 Dec 2022 55,278 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

both the front tyres are becoming perished

nearside and offside rear sills and under sills are corroded

Pass 24 Dec 2021 49,541 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 43,295 miles

rear brake flexy hose collars are corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2019 38,081 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 38,072 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 32,442 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 30,612 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 29,245 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 27,603 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 27,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 23,107 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 19,733 miles

exhaust silencer strap snapped

Fail 11 Dec 2012 17,580 miles

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 17,580 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 14,819 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 11,846 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 8,892 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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NC56 ESN is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ESN, 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 ESN registered?

NC56 ESN is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 December 2006.

Is NC56 ESN safe to buy?

The MOT history for NC56 ESN shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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