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NU56 YXL

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2018
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

60,585 mi
Last recorded60,585 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU56 YXL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 60,585 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 10 Nov 2017 60,584 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 56,556 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked

Offside Front Tyre cracked

Fail 11 Nov 2016 56,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked

Offside Front Tyre cracked

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 53,200 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 47,040 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 47,036 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 28 Mar 2013 42,704 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 42,704 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 38,504 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 38,504 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 23 Feb 2011 33,570 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 33,570 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 28,254 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 28,254 miles

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

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 YXL is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 YXL, 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 YXL registered?

NU56 YXL is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 October 2006.

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