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NL56 NHU

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

91,085 mi
Last recorded91,085 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL56 NHU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2021 91,085 miles

Central Front minor exhaust gas leak

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

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

centre stop light not working

Fail 8 Jan 2021 91,085 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front minor exhaust gas leak

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

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

centre stop light not working

Pass 3 Jan 2020 84,566 miles

heat shield loose

Nearside Front inner wing guard loose

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear coil springs tail ends corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2020 84,564 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box and mid section exhaust blowing and rear box bracket snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure as a tear all around inner edge of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front inner wing guard loose

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear coil springs tail ends corroded

heat shield loose

Pass 10 Jan 2019 73,853 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Play at top shock absorber mounting

Fail 10 Jan 2019 73,853 miles

Emissions not tested Condensation from pipe affecting tester (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play at top shock absorber mounting

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 62,375 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 60,587 miles

front brake pads and discs showing signs of wear

n/s/r tyre showing signs of cracking

Fail 13 Sep 2016 60,587 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

front brake pads and discs showing signs of wear

n/s/r tyre showing signs of cracking

Pass 14 Sep 2015 57,344 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 57,344 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 54,319 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 8 Sep 2014 54,319 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Sep 2013 51,838 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres showing signs of cracking

Fail 9 Sep 2013 51,829 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres showing signs of cracking

Pass 13 Sep 2012 48,945 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 45,738 miles

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)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 41,820 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 30,987 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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NL56 NHU is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 NL56 NHU, 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 NL56 NHU registered?

NL56 NHU is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 September 2006.

Is NL56 NHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL56 NHU shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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