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NX56 XGG

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

101,942 mi
Last recorded101,942 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX56 XGG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 101,942 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 97,875 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 97,875 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier Insecure (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 97,863 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 97,763 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 89,974 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 89,974 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 80,988 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 80,984 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2014 67,001 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 53,698 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 53,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 39,156 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)

Fail 7 Jan 2012 39,156 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 22,165 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 15,775 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 15,193 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 XGG is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 NX56 XGG, 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 XGG is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 September 2006.

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