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NV56 GEK

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,036 mi
Last recorded82,036 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV56 GEK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2020 82,036 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 12,636 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 51,363 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 51,363 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 49,250 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 49,244 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 43,491 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 35,759 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 29,506 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear exhaust box outter casing corroded.

Pass 23 Dec 2013 24,422 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 17,013 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 17,013 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 16,394 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Feb 2012 16,394 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 14,101 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn and badly corrioded

offside and nearside wiper blades rubbers starting to split

Pass 16 Nov 2009 11,545 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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NV56 GEK is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NV56 GEK, 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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NV56 GEK is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 December 2006.

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