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AO56 HYA

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

167,926 mi
Last recorded167,926 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO56 HYA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023 167,926 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 160,867 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 153,612 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 149,165 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 148,035 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 144,939 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 138,292 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 133,314 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 127,760 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 121,516 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 115,701 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 May 2013 106,828 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 May 2013 106,828 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 92,633 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 92,633 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 81,583 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 69,796 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 54,539 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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AO56 HYA is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AO56 HYA, 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 AO56 HYA registered?

AO56 HYA is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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