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NU56 YYB

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,940 mi
Last recorded86,940 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU56 YYB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2023 86,940 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all repairs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 86,922 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner and outer Sill (6.1.1 (c) (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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 82,802 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 78,752 miles

Nearside 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 7 Nov 2020 77,075 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 74,784 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 71,776 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 68,619 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 64,938 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 60,728 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 53,301 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Nov 2014 53,265 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2013 46,947 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Nov 2013 46,934 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2012 40,510 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 33,803 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 28,395 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 22,068 miles

NSR disc - outer face getting rusty. Pad possibly seizing in slide.

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 YYB is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YYB, 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 YYB registered?

NU56 YYB is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 November 2006.

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