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NU56 GWY

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

126,910 mi
Last recorded126,910 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU56 GWY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022 126,910 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake ferral (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe ferral (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 126,894 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak manifold bold snapped off (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake ferral (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe ferral (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 125,455 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 123,517 miles

Offside Front wing to sill damaged

Central exhaust corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 120,066 miles

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

o/s/f wing and sill damaged

Fail 24 Sep 2019 120,066 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

o/s/f wing and sill damaged

Pass 18 Sep 2018 112,899 miles

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

corrosion on o/s/r and n/s/r chassis

oil leaks

slight wear on handbrake lever

Pass 22 Sep 2017 102,938 miles

Offside sill dented

oil leaks

Fail 20 Sep 2017 102,938 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside sill dented

oil leaks

Pass 26 Sep 2016 90,160 miles

o/s lower sill to o/s/f wing damaged

o/s/r and n/s/r bump stops missing

oil leaks

Fail 23 Sep 2016 90,160 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s lower sill to o/s/f wing damaged

o/s/r and n/s/r bump stops missing

oil leaks

Pass 17 Sep 2015 73,697 miles

Front exhaust bracket corroded

Offside Front wing and sill damaged

oil leaks

Fail 17 Sep 2015 73,697 miles

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

Front exhaust bracket corroded

Offside Front wing and sill damaged

oil leaks

Pass 15 Sep 2014 59,039 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Sep 2014 59,039 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2013 49,552 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 38,440 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 38,440 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2011 29,824 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2011 29,811 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2010 22,844 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 16 Sep 2009 16,944 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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NU56 GWY is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 GWY, 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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NU56 GWY is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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