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PN56 NXZ

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

97,900 mi
Last recorded97,900 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN56 NXZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 97,900 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 90,634 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2022 90,623 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 81,755 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 81,755 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 75,152 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 73,457 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2020 73,455 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 68,386 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 65,897 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 60,812 miles

Nearside Front tyre damaged outer sidewall

Pass 16 Aug 2016 53,990 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Aug 2015 50,351 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 47,335 miles

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

offside rear tyre has age cracks on sidewall

Pass 24 Oct 2013 43,175 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 39,052 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 39,052 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 35,009 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Fail 11 Nov 2010 30,253 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 30,253 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 24,918 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 17,810 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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PN56 NXZ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 PN56 NXZ, 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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PN56 NXZ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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