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NV56 OJC

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,565 mi
Last recorded116,565 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV56 OJC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2018 116,565 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded and offside rear. (2.4.C.1b)

child seat fitted nearside rear unable to check set belt operation.

front bumper cracked and grill broken.

Fail 8 Jan 2018 116,565 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded and offside rear. (2.4.C.1b)

child seat fitted nearside rear unable to check set belt operation.

front bumper cracked and grill broken.

nearside front and offside front inner wing covers loose.

Pass 18 Jan 2017 71,570 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 67,584 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 67,525 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 61,728 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 13 Feb 2015 61,728 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Feb 2014 56,205 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 56,191 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 7 Feb 2013 49,657 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 41,952 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 41,855 miles

Eml on

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 33,080 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 23,897 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (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 OJC is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OJC, 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 OJC registered?

NV56 OJC is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 December 2006.

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