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NJ56 JUF

2006 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

78,879 mi
Last recorded78,879 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ56 JUF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 78,879 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2026 78,868 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 75,728 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 73,415 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 71,130 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 22 Feb 2022 68,673 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 17 Feb 2021 67,194 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 26 Feb 2020 66,654 miles

Under-body corrosion inc steering & suspension components

Pass 11 Feb 2019 64,615 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 63,674 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 63,666 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 61,300 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Feb 2017 61,293 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 58,919 miles

rear silencer secured with cable

Fail 26 Feb 2016 58,901 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

rear silencer secured with cable

Pass 4 Feb 2015 56,939 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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

rear exhaust bracket broken but silencer still supported

Fail 3 Feb 2015 56,938 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

rear exhaust bracket broken but silencer still supported

Pass 18 Jan 2014 51,147 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jan 2014 51,147 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2013 44,018 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear silencer mounting corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2012 36,446 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 33,395 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 25,596 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 25,576 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 18,894 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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NJ56 JUF is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 JUF, 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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NJ56 JUF is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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