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NY06 NLJ

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

103,587 mi
Last recorded103,587 miles
Recorded on16 May 2016
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY06 NLJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2016 103,587 miles
Fail 8 May 2016 103,493 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour EML on. (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 97,487 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Jun 2014 91,591 miles

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

centre stop lamp not working

child seat fitted nearside rear

Pass 10 Dec 2012 78,811 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

centre.stop.lamp.not.working

Fail 17 Nov 2011 66,784 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 66,784 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear 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 16 Oct 2010 51,723 miles

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

Front brake discs worn

both front tyres bald on inner shoulders

Pass 19 Oct 2009 36,506 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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NY06 NLJ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NY06 NLJ, 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 NY06 NLJ registered?

NY06 NLJ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 August 2006.

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