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NU56 OHB

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

99,225 mi
Last recorded99,225 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU56 OHB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2021 99,225 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 97,258 miles

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))

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

Fail 19 Sep 2020 97,258 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 94,744 miles

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))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 94,744 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe snapped (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))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 91,080 miles

ADVISE coolant fan siezed

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 78,119 miles

Both front brake discs inner faces corroding

Coolant header tank empty

Slight brake bind N/S/R

Fail 18 Sep 2017 78,119 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Both front brake discs inner faces corroding

Coolant header tank empty

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Inner bead (4.2.A.1a)

Slight brake bind N/S/R

Pass 20 Sep 2016 64,742 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm has large slice in front rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both pale (1.4.A.2f)

coolant reservoir empty

Fail 20 Sep 2016 64,742 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm has large slice in front rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both pale (1.4.A.2f)

coolant reservoir empty

Pass 22 Sep 2015 51,489 miles

child seat fitted unable to check seat belt

Fail 22 Sep 2015 51,489 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

child seat fitted unable to check seat belt

Pass 10 Sep 2014 35,880 miles

Offside windscreen wiper split.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 10 Sep 2014 35,880 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside windscreen wiper split.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Sep 2013 21,258 miles

Both rear tyres have slight cracks starting to appear

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)

Various brake pipes/components consealed restricting inspection

Pass 21 Aug 2012 10,180 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 8,454 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 7,647 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 5,771 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 OHB is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc 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 NU56 OHB, 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 OHB registered?

NU56 OHB is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 September 2006.

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