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NU56 YNC

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

125,255 mi
Last recorded125,255 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU56 YNC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2017 125,255 miles

SLIGHT PLAY STEERING COLUMN BUSH

Pass 3 Mar 2016 122,070 miles

Damage to rear of vehicle

Fail 24 Sep 2014 121,244 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 121,244 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 111,503 miles

Instrument panel indicates service due

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 8 Nov 2013 111,503 miles

Instrument panel indicates service due

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 93,264 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

slight dampness around n/s/r suspension and fuel tank area

slight noise from gearbox area

Fail 6 Nov 2012 93,099 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

slight dampness around n/s/r suspension and fuel tank area

slight noise from gearbox area

Pass 9 Nov 2011 78,337 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/r tyre slightly perished on sidewall and both front tyres slightly wearing on edges

slight squeek from brakes

Fail 9 Nov 2011 78,337 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s/r tyre slightly perished on sidewall and both front tyres slightly wearing on edges

slight squeek from brakes

Pass 6 Nov 2010 64,729 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 64,722 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2009 53,731 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 YNC is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel 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 YNC, 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 YNC is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 November 2006.

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