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NV56 LFL

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

135,518 mi
Last recorded135,518 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV56 LFL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2023 135,518 miles

EML illuminated

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 135,163 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

EML illuminated

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front inner wheel arch liner damaged and insecure

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 126,621 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 126,447 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both rear outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 119,719 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 119,719 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 114,149 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 109,701 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 105,986 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 102,592 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 93,837 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake disc's heavily worn and corroded.

Pass 16 Nov 2015 76,704 miles

Front brake disc's worn and scored

Fail 14 Nov 2015 76,672 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported strap corroded away (7.1.1)

Front brake disc's worn and scored

Rear exhaust back box heavily corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2014 58,998 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 53,948 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 47,419 miles

Engine warning light on dash illuminated.

Front brake discs worn.

Pass 24 Jan 2012 40,110 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 27,674 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 18,971 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 18,971 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 17,791 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 LFL is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 LFL, 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 LFL is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 December 2006.

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