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NV56 OJL

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

73,838 mi
Last recorded73,838 miles
Recorded on2 May 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV56 OJL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2020 73,838 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 1 May 2020 73,838 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber corroded

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 68,814 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear complete lamp unit loose but not insecure

Nearside headlight aim on minimum

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 14 Aug 2018 68,814 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear complete lamp unit loose but not insecure

Nearside headlight aim on minimum

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 Aug 2017 66,917 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

exhaust system corroded

front brakes corroded

hanger snapped off exhaust but system still secure

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

underbody corrosion

Pass 4 Nov 2016 66,106 miles

Oil leak ()

exhaust system showing corrosion and bracket insercure

nearside front tyre 3mm and worn on edges

Pass 27 Oct 2015 59,794 miles

all coil springs corroded

both rear shock absorbers corroded

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs corroded

front wipers starting to smear screen

internal switch used to recheck lights

items removed from view prior to test

oil leaks

slight judder on front brakes

Fail 27 Oct 2015 59,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all coil springs corroded

both rear shock absorbers corroded

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs corroded

front wipers starting to smear screen

internal switch used to recheck lights

items removed from view prior to test

oil leaks

slight judder on front brakes

Pass 1 Nov 2014 55,001 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

coolant level low

exhaust back box strap broken

exhaust corroding

rear springs light corrosion

Pass 11 Oct 2013 43,908 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside headlight aim on maximum

offside headlight aim on minimum

rear exhaust hanger snapped and rattleing but exhaust system still secure

Pass 31 Oct 2012 35,697 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs corroded on edges

rear exhaust silencer hanger snapped but exhaust still secure

Fail 31 Oct 2012 35,697 miles

exhaust system corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front brake discs corroded on edges

rear exhaust silencer hanger snapped but exhaust still secure

Pass 1 Nov 2011 27,388 miles

front discs corroded on edges

headlight aim on minimum

offside door check strap loose

Pass 9 Nov 2010 24,071 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 24,071 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s wiper blade incorrectly fitted (too big)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 21,400 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 OJL is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 OJL, 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 OJL is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 December 2006.

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