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RX55 NHM

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,706 mi
Last recorded97,706 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX55 NHM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2017 97,706 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside wiper blade split at tips

Oil leak gearbox area ()

Rear exhaust mounting loose but secure at time of test

Fail 15 Feb 2017 97,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside wiper blade split at tips

Oil leak gearbox area ()

Rear exhaust mounting loose but secure at time of test

Pass 19 Feb 2016 91,332 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearing wear bars (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

oil leak around gearbox area?

Fail 15 Feb 2016 91,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer bracket broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearing wear bars (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

oil leak around gearbox area?

Pass 2 Mar 2015 84,975 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Mar 2015 84,975 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre brake light not working

Fail 8 Mar 2014 81,093 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre stop lamp not working

exhaust slightly insecure

Pass 8 Mar 2014 81,093 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre stop lamp not working

exhaust slightly insecure

Pass 14 Mar 2013 78,277 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre brake light not working

Pass 24 Mar 2012 75,028 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Fail 24 Mar 2012 75,028 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 65,130 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 53,143 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 53,143 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 39,178 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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RX55 NHM is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RX55 NHM, 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 RX55 NHM registered?

RX55 NHM is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 February 2006.

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