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NG56 ZZL

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

107,830 mi
Last recorded107,830 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG56 ZZL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 107,830 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underbody showing signs of corrosion

Pass 12 Feb 2025 99,611 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underbody showing signs of corrosion

Pass 13 Feb 2024 90,314 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 80,024 miles

General under body corrosion

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

Pass 12 Feb 2022 76,649 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 76,466 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam bulb incorrect (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength full outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive water rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive clutch ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 68,504 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 68,504 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Dec 2019 62,616 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 27 Dec 2019 62,616 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 27 Dec 2018 55,104 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 47,647 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 44,144 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2016 44,144 miles

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 40,256 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 37,506 miles

engine/antipollution light on dash

Pass 27 Dec 2013 33,971 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2012 30,765 miles

osr tyre sidewall deteriorated

Pass 29 Dec 2011 29,055 miles

O/S/R trye sidewall has cracks but no cords showing.

Fail 29 Dec 2010 26,677 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 26,677 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 22,685 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 22,683 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner 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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NG56 ZZL is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc 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 NG56 ZZL, 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 ZZL registered?

NG56 ZZL is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 December 2006.

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