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NK56 ORF

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

85,823 mi
Last recorded85,823 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK56 ORF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 85,823 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 85,817 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 81,925 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 81,921 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lense deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lense deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 76,704 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 76,702 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 71,904 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Jun 2018 62,510 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 61,025 miles

Nearside Front tyre running off on inner edge

Offside Front tyre running off on inner edge

Pass 23 Feb 2017 60,333 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm inner edge bald (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm inner edge bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 23 Feb 2017 60,332 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm inner edge bald (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm inner edge bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 56,724 miles

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

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 5 Jan 2016 56,724 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 27 Aug 2013 49,290 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 27 Aug 2013 49,290 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 42,014 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 37,719 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front registration plate starting to delaminate

Pass 10 Sep 2010 30,177 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 22,320 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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NK56 ORF is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 NK56 ORF, 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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NK56 ORF is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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