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NX56 XFS

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,075 mi
Last recorded90,075 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX56 XFS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 90,075 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 82,823 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 73,126 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 67,038 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Sep 2017 67,037 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 59,652 miles

Corroded underside but still solid

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 21 Sep 2016 59,651 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Corroded underside but still solid

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 56,514 miles

Child seat fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2014 47,761 miles

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

heat shield loos at rear

Fail 18 Sep 2013 41,191 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 41,191 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2012 33,775 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 33,775 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 24,900 miles

osf tyre and rear tyres perished 1756514T

slight play osf suspect steering rack

suspect front brakes worn

Pass 21 Sep 2010 16,559 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 13,830 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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NX56 XFS is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel 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 NX56 XFS, 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 NX56 XFS registered?

NX56 XFS is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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