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NC56 OFM

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

144,687 mi
Last recorded144,687 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC56 OFM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2020 144,687 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 144,687 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 137,962 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 137,962 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 132,050 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 132,050 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' sun visor can not be held in off position. (8.3.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' dice and other mascots hanging from rear view mirror (8.3.1e)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 127,267 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 9 Feb 2017 127,267 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 10 Feb 2016 122,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust slight leak front joint & rear box outer skin splitting

Fail 10 Feb 2016 122,049 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust slight leak front joint & rear box outer skin splitting

Pass 14 Feb 2015 117,297 miles

Oil leak

rear wiper split

wheel trims fitted

Fail 14 Feb 2015 117,297 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear wiper split

wheel trims fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2014 108,103 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

wheel trims fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2012 88,403 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 Dec 2011 69,900 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 16 Dec 2010 48,433 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 34,762 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 34,759 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 OFM is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 OFM, 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 OFM registered?

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

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