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NV55 LJX

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

86,699 mi
Last recorded86,699 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV55 LJX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021 86,699 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box joint and centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside: Both bushes in arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

NOTE: Slight corrosion to underside of vehicle in places

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Recommend replacing NOW (5.2.3 (j))

WARNING: front and rear fog lights cannot be turned off by their switch

Pass 3 Dec 2020 80,893 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

WARNING: front and rear fog lights cannot be turned off by their switch

Fail 20 Nov 2020 80,732 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Nearside and offside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Close to point of failing,recommend replacing NOW (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Close to point of failing,recommend replacing NOW (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

WARNING: front and rear fog lights cannot be turned off by their switch

Pass 17 Dec 2019 74,863 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2019 74,863 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 69,793 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 64,528 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2016 64,020 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2016 64,011 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 63,692 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 1 Feb 2015 63,051 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2015 63,051 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 59,622 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Fail 13 Feb 2014 59,622 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Centre stop lmap not working.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Fail 31 Jan 2013 50,915 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 50,915 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 39,477 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 32,625 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 32,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Aug 2009 24,877 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2009 24,877 miles

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

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 LJX is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 LJX, 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 LJX is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 February 2006.

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