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NH55 OXV

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

106,767 mi
Last recorded106,767 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2016
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH55 OXV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2016 106,767 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 100,771 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 100,771 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 98,756 miles

Oil leak

exhaust back box strap/bracket broken

front number plate broken on corner

rear number plate cracked

Fail 3 Jan 2014 98,756 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust back box strap/bracket broken

front number plate broken on corner

rear number plate cracked

Pass 12 Jan 2013 96,207 miles

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

rear exhaust support bracket corroded through but box still adequatley supported

Fail 12 Jan 2013 96,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust support bracket corroded through but box still adequatley supported

Pass 1 Feb 2012 92,193 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 92,193 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 89,814 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2010 73,912 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2010 73,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 51,580 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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NH55 OXV is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 NH55 OXV, 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 NH55 OXV registered?

NH55 OXV is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 February 2006.

Is NH55 OXV safe to buy?

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