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YE56 NXF

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

48,951 mi
Last recorded48,951 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE56 NXF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 48,951 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracking. 175/64R14T (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Dec 2025 48,919 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure + worn - might need replacing. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear 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))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracking. 175/64R14T (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Dec 2024 46,809 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox differential seal area seapage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively clicking inside when turned (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 24 Dec 2024 46,809 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light broken red lens , showing white light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested not working (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox differential seal area seapage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively clicking inside when turned (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2023 44,392 miles

AGE RELATED CORROSION UNDER VEHICLE

Offside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2023 44,387 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlight polish required (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning Centre (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

AGE RELATED CORROSION UNDER VEHICLE

Offside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 41,616 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively noisy (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 38,250 miles

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2021 38,250 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))

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2020 33,872 miles

high level brake light lens broken

Pass 21 Dec 2019 29,676 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2019 29,672 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

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

high level brake light not working

Pass 29 Nov 2018 23,693 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 21,779 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 21,779 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 20,654 miles

Nearside Front age related cracking to tyre

Offside Front age related cracking to tyre

Offside Rear age related cracking to tread

Pass 27 Oct 2015 19,544 miles

Offside Rear tyre age related cracking

Rear exhaust box support strap broken

Pass 7 Nov 2014 17,770 miles

Back box support strap broken

Pass 8 Nov 2013 16,262 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 15,271 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 14,262 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 12,236 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 9,541 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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YE56 NXF is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YE56 NXF, 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 YE56 NXF registered?

YE56 NXF is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 November 2006.

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