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NG55 NHJ

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

47,175 mi
Last recorded47,175 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG55 NHJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 47,175 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 44,029 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 37,362 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2024 37,362 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 33,625 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 30,444 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 30,413 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 39,228 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2021 28,224 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 25,774 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

corrosion on suspensiom, subframe etc

exhaust condition

Pass 3 Jan 2019 25,766 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Nov 2017 24,967 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 24,028 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 23,060 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 22,026 miles

slight brake bind offside front

Fail 26 Nov 2014 22,026 miles

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

slight brake bind offside front

Pass 3 Dec 2013 20,880 miles

o/s wiper torn at ends

Pass 4 Dec 2012 19,628 miles

n/s wiper blade torn at end

Pass 3 Dec 2011 18,380 miles

all 4 tyres perished

Pass 7 Dec 2010 17,040 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all 4 tyres slightly perrished

Pass 25 Nov 2009 15,566 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 14,008 miles

nearside wiper blade split

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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NG55 NHJ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NG55 NHJ, 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 NG55 NHJ registered?

NG55 NHJ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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