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NX56 YFJ

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

99,126 mi
Last recorded99,126 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX56 YFJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2023 99,126 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 96,216 miles

BONNET CATCH BROKEN

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged SLIGHTLY FREYED (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 96,215 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL HOLED VARIOUS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL HOLED VARIOUS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting missing STRUT TOP NUT MISSING (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BONNET CATCH BROKEN

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged SLIGHTLY FREYED (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 94,157 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 94,156 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak x 2 (5.3.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner Tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 90,907 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 90,907 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 86,498 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 86,498 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 76,126 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 76,126 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 65,684 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 65,684 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working switch faulty (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working switch faulty (1.2.1b)

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)

both front tyres are bald on inner edges

Pass 9 Aug 2016 53,458 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 44,653 miles

Offside Front Inner brake disk slightly corroded

exhaust box outer skin (s) corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2015 44,653 miles

Offside Front Inner brake disk slightly corroded

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust box outer skin (s) corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2014 33,681 miles

exhaust box outer skins corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2014 33,681 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

exhaust box outer skins corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2013 21,876 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake discs corroded due to being stood

Pass 3 Dec 2012 19,819 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 16,628 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 12,912 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 8,561 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 YFJ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YFJ, 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 YFJ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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