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NU56 RLY

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

70,121 mi
Last recorded70,121 miles
Recorded on21 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU56 RLY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2024 70,121 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2024 70,121 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 May 2023 67,444 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 64,514 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2022 64,514 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 64,267 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 63,989 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 63,222 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2019 63,221 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2018 59,719 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 48,433 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 48,433 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 45,637 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 44,336 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 41,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 41,990 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 40,088 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 40,088 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 37,050 miles

nearside rear bump stop missing

Fail 31 Aug 2012 36,993 miles

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

nearside rear bump stop missing

Pass 1 Sep 2011 33,900 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 30,827 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 27,436 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 RLY is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 RLY, 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 RLY registered?

NU56 RLY is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 October 2006.

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