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NU56 GWM

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

74,595 mi
Last recorded74,595 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU56 GWM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 74,595 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 74,595 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 56,666 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 56,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside front brake application uneven low (3.7.B.2)

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

Front front brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2014 52,487 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 49,303 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 46,277 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 46,277 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 41,477 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2011 41,477 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 33,405 miles

light fluffing drivers seat belt

Fail 27 Aug 2010 33,382 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

light fluffing drivers seat belt

Pass 17 Sep 2009 26,577 miles

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

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

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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NU56 GWM is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 NU56 GWM, 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 NU56 GWM registered?

NU56 GWM is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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