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NU56 YYV

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,331 mi
Last recorded101,331 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU56 YYV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2024 101,331 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened surface missing both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pad metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system possible wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security strut top badly corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security badly corroded around suspension mountain's both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 97,547 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 88,526 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2022 88,511 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 72,529 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 72,419 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central heatshield loose

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 57,988 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 57,986 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 55,634 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 54,366 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 52,443 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 51,483 miles

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

Nearside Rear door handle broken

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

Offside Rear exhaust mounting broken (system still supported)

rear wiper blade worn/split

Pass 23 Nov 2015 49,912 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 45,369 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 40,686 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 36,107 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 36,107 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

nearside wiper blade slight splitting

Pass 17 Nov 2011 33,334 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 32,576 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 26,491 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 YYV is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YYV, 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 YYV is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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