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NV55 NCO

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,179 mi
Last recorded132,179 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2014
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV55 NCO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2014 132,179 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jan 2014 132,179 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2012 124,068 miles

Both front brake discs pitted

Oil leak

Fail 17 Dec 2012 124,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both front brake discs pitted

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2012 113,026 miles

Engine managment light staying on

Front brake discs pitted

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 4 Jan 2012 113,025 miles

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

Engine managment light staying on

Front brake discs pitted

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 14 Jan 2011 88,713 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 88,712 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 64,898 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 44,887 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 NCO is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NCO, 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 NCO registered?

NV55 NCO is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 January 2006.

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