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NJ56 YKR

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

105,887 mi
Last recorded105,887 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ56 YKR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2020 105,887 miles

Cambelt due??

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both inside shoulders worn (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 100,789 miles

1.5L Oil top up

Cambelt due??

Coolant top up

Heatshield insecure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside shoulder about to go through to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From head gasket area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 100,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen seriously discoloured and affecting the driver's view of the road De laminated (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

1.5L Oil top up

Cambelt due??

Coolant top up

Heatshield insecure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside shoulder about to go through to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive From head gasket area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 95,857 miles

Front discs and pads 75% worn

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Timing belt due?

Fail 3 Jan 2018 95,857 miles

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

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

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

Front discs and pads 75% worn

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Timing belt due?

rear wiper blade split

Pass 25 Oct 2016 90,505 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 90,505 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre on 3mm, cracking and under pressure

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Bump stop missing

Pass 30 Sep 2015 86,083 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 86,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 80,701 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 80,701 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 73,503 miles

Nearside rear tyre as small cracks all around tread

Offside front bumper damage

Fail 2 Oct 2013 73,503 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both front wipers started to split

Nearside rear tyre as small cracks all around tread

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

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

Offside front bumper damage

Offside rear tyre as small cracks all around tread and side walls

Offside rear tyre on 1.6 mil

Rear center brake light not working

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 3 Oct 2012 63,831 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 3 Oct 2012 63,831 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 3 Oct 2011 51,033 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 51,033 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc,s worn on inner edge,s.

Pass 4 Oct 2010 38,567 miles

front brake discs corroaded

Pass 5 Oct 2009 30,581 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 YKR is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 YKR, 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 YKR is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 September 2006.

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