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NU56 ZPK

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests31 (17 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate54.8%

Mileage

118,017 mi
Last recorded118,017 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU56 ZPK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 14 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2026 118,017 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced full sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced full sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting with in 30 cm of rear axel mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced full sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting with in 30 cm of rear axel mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Outer Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering full sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 116,959 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2025 116,959 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 116,056 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2024 116,056 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 114,960 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 114,960 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 114,005 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 114,005 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 112,793 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 112,061 miles

Nearside Front C.V joint rough when rotated

Fail 22 Jul 2020 112,061 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front C.V joint rough when rotated

Offside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

hand brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 19 Jun 2019 111,060 miles

Nearside Front 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))

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

Fail 19 Jun 2019 111,060 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 109,906 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 108,819 miles

oil leak

Fail 12 Jul 2017 108,817 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

oil leak

Pass 24 Oct 2016 104,360 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 104,360 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 98,312 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 98,312 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged Sensor (3.4.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 92,839 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 92,838 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 53,353 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 53,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 75,078 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 64,891 miles

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

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2011 64,891 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2010 50,063 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside headlamp condesating (but not yet affecting intensity )

Fail 25 Oct 2010 49,948 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside headlamp condesating (but not yet affecting intensity )

Pass 1 Oct 2009 34,418 miles

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

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

wiper blades not totally efficient

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
Full Citroen C3 reliability report

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NU56 ZPK is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.8%.

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 ZPK, 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 ZPK is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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