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NL56 VYB

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

43,716 mi
Last recorded43,716 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL56 VYB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2019 43,716 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018

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

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2018

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 40,535 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear tyre deteriorated

Oil leak sump corroded ()

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 37,981 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre nail in treads

Fail 20 Sep 2016 37,980 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding and grinding noise from drum (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp on back box loose/moving (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre nail in treads

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases loose joint at clamp (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 34,545 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 31,713 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 17,936 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 17,936 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 24,004 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 20,127 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 19,835 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 15,062 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 VYB is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VYB, 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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NL56 VYB is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 September 2006.

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