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NV56 GFY

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

75,691 mi
Last recorded75,691 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV56 GFY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2024 75,691 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength within 30cm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 73,067 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2023 73,067 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front down pipe snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 70,644 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 68,581 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Center outer skin (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system coroded

Fail 17 Dec 2021 68,581 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Center outer skin (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system coroded

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 66,618 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower rear sill corroded getting thin

Offside Rear Lower rear sill corroded getting thin

Fail 26 Nov 2020 66,618 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 64,368 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 62,033 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 53,257 miles

engine covers and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 21 Dec 2017 53,257 miles

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

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

engine covers and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Oct 2016 45,425 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 42,763 miles

Front Brake discs inner surfaces slight corrosion

Rear Exhaust silencer mounting detached (system still supported)

Fail 15 Oct 2014 40,467 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust tailpipe outer skin corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2014 40,467 miles

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

exhaust tailpipe outer skin corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2013 38,061 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 38,061 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 35,195 miles

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

OSF tyre wearing on inside edge

rear pads sticking

Pass 26 Oct 2011 32,639 miles

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

Front brake discs corroded and scored.

Pass 27 Oct 2010 30,066 miles

Front discs corroded on inner friction surface.

Offside rear brake sticking slightly.

Pass 27 Oct 2009 26,891 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 GFY is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 NV56 GFY, 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 NV56 GFY registered?

NV56 GFY is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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