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NV55 LVN

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

67,425 mi
Last recorded67,425 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV55 LVN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 67,425 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2025 67,425 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 67,229 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 66,973 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2023 66,955 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 66,144 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 65,197 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 64,541 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 61,316 miles

both front tyre sidewalls perished and cracking...

Pass 8 Nov 2018 58,236 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 54,321 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 51,224 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 51,224 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 49,621 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 47,119 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 44,134 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 40,743 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 36,667 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 27,537 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 19,398 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 LVN is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LVN, 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 LVN registered?

NV55 LVN is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 January 2006.

Is NV55 LVN safe to buy?

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