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NJ56 JRX

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

121,822 mi
Last recorded121,822 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ56 JRX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 121,822 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2017 116,395 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2017 116,393 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush of front (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all exhaust corroded

Pass 27 May 2016 110,147 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to front flange area and corroded (7.1.2)

Fail 27 May 2016 110,146 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to front flange area and corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 105,314 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 29 May 2015 105,240 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 21 May 2014 101,058 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 97,232 miles

Oil leak

o/s/r wheel slight bind

Pass 1 Jun 2012 92,806 miles

Oil leak

Fail 31 May 2012 92,806 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2011 86,805 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 86,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 81,320 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 65,815 miles

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

NSF WHEEL ARCH INNER COVER LOOSE

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2009 65,815 miles

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

NSF WHEEL ARCH INNER COVER LOOSE

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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NJ56 JRX is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NJ56 JRX, 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 NJ56 JRX registered?

NJ56 JRX is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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