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NV55 LJK

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

92,294 mi
Last recorded92,294 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV55 LJK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2021 92,294 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 89,741 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 86,539 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 86,473 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

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 close to exposing ply/cord on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 83,813 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 81,790 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2017 81,789 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 79,572 miles

Centre exhaust pipe heavily corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Rubber flexie pipe perished (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil damp hen fully extended (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 79,572 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken broken on lower coils (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Centre exhaust pipe heavily corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Rubber flexie pipe perished (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil damp hen fully extended (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 74,764 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn down to 3mm and perished on sidewalls (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 74,764 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn down to 3mm and perished on sidewalls (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 69,320 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 69,316 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 65,207 miles

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

Offisde front tyre is worn on the inner edge

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

Fail 18 Sep 2013 65,207 miles

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

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

Offisde front tyre is worn on the inner edge

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 61,415 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front tyre has worn on inner edge

Fail 17 Sep 2012 61,413 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front tyre has worn on inner edge

Fail 29 Sep 2011 57,524 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s front rubber wiper blade splitting at ends

Pass 29 Sep 2011 57,524 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s front rubber wiper blade splitting at ends

Pass 4 Oct 2010 52,999 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 44,310 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 33,725 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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NV55 LJK is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LJK, 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 LJK is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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