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YR56 NXA

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

108,110 mi
Last recorded108,110 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR56 NXA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2023 108,110 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 105,733 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 105,733 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 99,821 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 94,938 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner tyre started to wear out of shape

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 91,216 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 88,359 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Oct 2018 88,347 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 83,726 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 79,247 miles

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

service over due

Fail 26 Sep 2016 79,241 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

service over due

Pass 1 Oct 2015 76,307 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 76,251 miles

Fuel system component leaking engine area (7.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 72,963 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 72,963 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 66,310 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 65,527 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 65,527 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 16 Sep 2011 52,929 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 52,929 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 45,518 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 38,663 miles

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

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 38,663 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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YR56 NXA is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YR56 NXA, 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 YR56 NXA registered?

YR56 NXA is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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