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NX56 XKZ

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

77,327 mi
Last recorded77,327 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2019 77,327 miles

Under-body corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2019 77,326 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Under-body corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2018 77,024 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 77,019 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all missing (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Rear tyres cracking and perishing

corrosion to front disks

oil around engine / gearbox

Pass 15 Sep 2017 75,969 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 73,877 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 73,877 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 69,227 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 69,227 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside washer jet requires adjustment

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 63,993 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 59,193 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 59,193 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 17 Sep 2012 51,757 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

advise centre stop lamp not working

advise rear wiper blade split

Fail 14 Sep 2012 51,737 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

advise rear wiper blade split

o/s/f inner brake disc corroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

advise centre stop lamp not working

advise n/s/f inner brake disc corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2011 44,441 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 39,463 miles

advise pitting to n/s/f brake disc

advise pitting to o/s/f brake disc

Pass 25 Aug 2009 32,082 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

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

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