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NJ56 JUV

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

101,664 mi
Last recorded101,664 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ56 JUV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2017 101,664 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 6 Feb 2017 101,664 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 96,673 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 96,673 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 92,042 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs inner face corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2015 92,042 miles

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

Offside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside 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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs inner face corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2013 83,310 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 83,310 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 68,619 miles

exhaust front pipe bracket snapped

Pass 24 Sep 2011 56,260 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 45,572 miles

slight splitting front wiper blades

Fail 27 Sep 2010 45,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight splitting front wiper blades

Pass 23 Sep 2009 33,384 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 JUV is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black 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 NJ56 JUV, 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 JUV registered?

NJ56 JUV is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 September 2006.

Is NJ56 JUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ56 JUV shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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