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NG56 AXB

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2021
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

90,749 mi
Last recorded90,749 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG56 AXB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2020 90,749 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 90,653 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant,at header tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill area,marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 86,619 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2019 86,619 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 84,846 miles

Coolant leak ()

Pass 7 Mar 2017 83,204 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 6 Mar 2017 83,204 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Sep 2015 78,000 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 78,000 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 71,372 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 2 Sep 2014 71,372 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 25 May 2013 65,432 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2013 65,432 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 59,807 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Oct 2012 59,806 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Oct 2011 47,770 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 47,770 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 37,862 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 28,945 miles

n/s and o/s front discs very corroded replacement strongly reccomended

Fail 23 Oct 2009 28,945 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s and o/s front discs very corroded replacement strongly reccomended

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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NG56 AXB is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 NG56 AXB, 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 NG56 AXB registered?

NG56 AXB is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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