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NL56 VYH

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

88,853 mi
Last recorded88,853 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL56 VYH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2019 88,853 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 88,853 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 83,179 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2018 83,179 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2017 78,335 miles

Oil leak ()

drivers door handle loose,advise replace

Pass 29 Sep 2016 73,348 miles

rear tyres low on edges cracked and perished

Fail 29 Sep 2016 73,348 miles

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

rear tyres low on edges cracked and perished

Pass 3 Oct 2015 69,343 miles

advise front wipers

both front tyres worn on edges and splitting/cracking

front brake discs pitted and corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2015 69,343 miles

Headlamp aim too high both front (1.8)

advise front wipers

both front tyres worn on edges and splitting/cracking

front brake discs pitted and corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2014 67,179 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 57,693 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 49,801 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 43,441 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 14,928 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 30,470 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 30,470 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 VYH is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VYH, 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 VYH registered?

NL56 VYH is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 September 2006.

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