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NX56 XGS

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

72,410 mi
Last recorded72,410 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2022 72,410 miles

oil leak on engine

Fail 10 Feb 2022 72,395 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

oil leak on engine

Pass 5 Nov 2020 63,705 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

oil leak on engine

Pass 1 Nov 2019 60,139 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2019 60,139 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 55,421 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

limited reserve travel on parking brake lever

Pass 10 Oct 2017 50,554 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Oct 2017 50,545 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases holed silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Oct 2016 44,343 miles

Offside Front Wear inside tyre tread

Front Oil leak Engine ()

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

Nearside Front Wear on inside tyre tread

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 38,444 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 32,084 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 28,984 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 28,984 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 25,637 miles

Both rear tyres, sidewalls cracking with age.

Fail 5 Oct 2012 25,604 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Both rear tyres, sidewalls cracking with age.

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 22,506 miles

OFFSIDE REAR Seatbelt securing childseat.

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 19,410 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 15,270 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 XGS is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XGS, 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 XGS registered?

NX56 XGS is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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