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NC56 ETX

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

95,174 mi
Last recorded95,174 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 95,174 miles

Unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Fail 24 May 2017 95,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Pass 24 May 2016 89,065 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Fail 23 May 2016 89,048 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Pass 7 May 2015 83,301 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken but exhaust adequatly supported

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Fail 6 May 2015 83,301 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front exhaust bracket broken but exhaust adequatly supported

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Pass 30 May 2014 66,908 miles

exhaust corroded

exhaust strap corroded

Fail 30 May 2014 66,908 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust corroded

exhaust strap corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2013 39,839 miles

Oil leak

passenger side front wiper blade splitting

Pass 9 Mar 2012 29,320 miles

Oil leak

Steering wheel has slight play

Fail 9 Mar 2012 29,320 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Steering wheel has slight play

Pass 14 Mar 2011 23,852 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 23,213 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 17,628 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 ETX is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ETX, 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 ETX registered?

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

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