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NG55 OXU

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

150,925 mi
Last recorded150,925 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG55 OXU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 150,925 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 150,907 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 143,838 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 135,276 miles

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view around outer edge. drivers side (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 135,276 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view around outer edge. drivers side (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view around outer edge. drivers side (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 125,753 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 118,928 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2020 118,928 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 110,937 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 103,553 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 103,553 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 95,761 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 84,719 miles

Front Inner Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 73,505 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 64,972 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 61,827 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

sidewalls of tyres cracking

turbo heatshield

Pass 12 Dec 2012 57,543 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise catalyst heat shield loose

slight play in n/s rack arm

slight play in o/s rack arm

Fail 12 Dec 2012 57,542 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise catalyst heat shield loose

slight play in n/s rack arm

slight play in o/s rack arm

Pass 14 Dec 2011 53,514 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 53,513 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 47,809 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2009 39,068 miles

unable to fully inspect main brake pipes due to fuel tank/covers

Pass 13 Dec 2008 31,276 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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NG55 OXU is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 NG55 OXU, 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 OXU registered?

NG55 OXU is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 January 2006.

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