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NJ56 YKP

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,478 mi
Last recorded140,478 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ56 YKP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2020 140,478 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 135,206 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 125,662 miles

Front Steering rack needs attention, pulling to right heavily

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall deteriorated

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre inner edge worn

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Aug 2017 125,546 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Front Steering rack needs attention, pulling to right heavily

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre sidewall deteriorated

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre inner edge worn

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 116,005 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

steering light when turning to the right

Pass 5 Oct 2015 106,470 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2015 106,458 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 96,025 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

wheel trims fitted

Fail 26 Aug 2014 95,601 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

wheel trims fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2013 84,882 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2012 74,644 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

n/s rear bump stop missing.

Fail 5 Sep 2012 74,554 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

n/s rear bump stop missing.

Pass 31 Aug 2011 64,588 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 38,397 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 YKP is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YKP, 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 YKP is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 September 2006.

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