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NX56 XFZ

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,466 mi
Last recorded46,466 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX56 XFZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2024 46,466 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2023 42,852 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 40,506 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 38,076 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective affecting beam pattern. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective affecting beam pattern. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak at engine upper area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2021 38,076 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective affecting beam pattern. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective affecting beam pattern. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak at engine upper area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 35,909 miles

Nearside Front indicator showing white light

Offside Rear light unit damaged not showing white light to the rear.

both front wish bone bushes starting to split.

both rear bump stop missing.

center silencer box skin starting to corrode.

radiator leaking and damaged at mounts.

slight exhaust leak at the join between the back box and tail pipe.

small oil leak at sump.

Pass 25 Nov 2019 35,250 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 33,892 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 33,892 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 31,991 miles

exhaust system in poor condition

nearside/offside front tyres worn close to limit

Fail 9 Feb 2018 31,991 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear back box front mounting rotted off (7.1.1)

exhaust system in poor condition

nearside/offside front tyres worn close to limit

Pass 8 Feb 2017 28,863 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 25,772 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 23,392 miles

Exhaust rear section badly corroded. Outer sills covered. N/s/r bump stop missing.

Fail 13 Feb 2015 23,390 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust rear section badly corroded. Outer sills covered. N/s/r bump stop missing.

Pass 12 Feb 2014 21,201 miles

Exhaust corroded. Outer sills covered. N/s indicators starting to show white light. Child seat fitted to O/s/r, unable to check seatbelt.

Pass 19 Feb 2013 19,694 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items in drivers view. Front indicators starting to show white light. Outer sills covered. Rear exhaust section outer skin seperated. N/s/r bump stop missing.

N/s/r bearing cap appears loose. Exhaust corroded generally.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2012 16,528 miles

All four tyres cracking in tread patten.

Pass 16 Feb 2011 12,213 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 6,931 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 XFZ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XFZ, 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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NX56 XFZ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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