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NC56 ETE

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

112,425 mi
Last recorded112,425 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC56 ETE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2023 112,425 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both outer sills corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2022 108,288 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

both outer sills bubbling with corrosion

Fail 15 Jan 2022 108,288 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

both outer sills bubbling with corrosion

Pass 14 Jan 2021 102,531 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear n/s & o/s inner and outer sills corroded but not weak

Fail 14 Jan 2021 102,531 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear n/s & o/s inner and outer sills corroded but not weak

Pass 9 Jan 2020 98,185 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 96,857 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sil (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber casing corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sil (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber casing corroded

Offside Rear tyre 2006 date code

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 8 Jan 2018 93,659 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 91,354 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 91,354 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 86,793 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2015 86,765 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken end broken off (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 76,556 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 65,404 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 54,884 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 54,884 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 44,193 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 34,626 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 25,202 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 ETE is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 ETE, 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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NC56 ETE is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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