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NV55 NVL

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

59,436 mi
Last recorded59,436 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV55 NVL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 59,436 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 57,811 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 53,957 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 50,120 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 47,234 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' not adversly effecting vision at this time (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Nov 2016 47,191 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect poss bulb in wrong (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' not adversly effecting vision at this time (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 43,587 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2015 43,587 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 39,809 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 35,337 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 31,633 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 31,633 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Some sidewall damage to nearside and offside rear tyres.

Pass 22 Oct 2011 26,598 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 22,244 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 19,344 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 19,344 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 14,831 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 14,831 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 NVL is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NVL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NV55 NVL registered?

NV55 NVL is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 January 2006.

Is NV55 NVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV55 NVL shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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