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NV55 LJU

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,170 mi
Last recorded125,170 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV55 LJU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 125,170 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 121,224 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 121,224 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 112,988 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 99,720 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2015 99,719 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 877,587 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 87,758 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2013 76,792 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 76,792 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2012 67,353 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 59,549 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 59,549 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2010 49,843 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 38,579 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 LJU is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LJU, 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 NV55 LJU registered?

NV55 LJU is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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