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NX56 XHZ

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

84,364 mi
Last recorded84,364 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX56 XHZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 84,364 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 79,120 miles

Front Unable to see pads

Fail 1 Feb 2024 79,120 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Unable to see pads

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

Pass 28 Jan 2023 72,943 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 66,824 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 58,973 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 53,034 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 47,541 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 42,074 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 40,377 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 36,247 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front offside outer tyre sidewall is damaged

Fail 26 Jul 2016 36,247 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

front offside outer tyre sidewall is damaged

Pass 17 Jul 2015 33,139 miles

front offside outer tyre wall is damaged

rear nearside and offside outer tyres are starting to perish

Pass 16 Jul 2014 30,977 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 26,550 miles

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)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 23,730 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 18,894 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 15,725 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 11,534 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 XHZ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 XHZ, 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 XHZ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 September 2006.

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