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NV55 KXJ

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

83,028 mi
Last recorded83,028 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV55 KXJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 83,028 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s o/s rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2019 83,021 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s o/s (4.4.3 (a))

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

Stop lamp(s) not working n/s and top (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm front and rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s o/s rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 72,559 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 72,559 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 70,369 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 68,709 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 10 Feb 2015 67,207 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 64,580 miles

slight engine oil leak

Fail 24 Jan 2014 64,580 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight engine oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2013 57,917 miles

bonnet stay clip broken

both n/side wheel trims damaged

engine has oil leak appeares to be from cylinder head gasket

n/side rear bump stop missing

spare wheel tyre below legal minimum

Fail 1 Feb 2013 57,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

bonnet stay clip broken

both n/side wheel trims damaged

engine has oil leak appeares to be from cylinder head gasket

n/side rear bump stop missing

spare wheel tyre below legal minimum

Pass 2 Feb 2012 50,857 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 42,198 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 42,198 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 8 Feb 2010 35,209 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f tyre on 2.2mm/ slight corrosion to back box strap

Pass 11 Feb 2009 26,531 miles

small slices to n/s rear tyre tread

Fail 11 Feb 2009 26,531 miles

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

small slices to n/s rear tyre tread

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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NV55 KXJ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 NV55 KXJ, 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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NV55 KXJ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 February 2006.

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