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DU56 HXE

2006 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

91,270 mi
Last recorded91,270 miles
Recorded on13 May 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU56 HXE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2020 91,270 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 9 May 2020 91,270 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 81,460 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight fuel smell detected under bonnet

slight play detected at the steering wheel

Pass 8 May 2018 72,184 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily worn/scored inner faces. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread heavily deteriorated. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON (6.3.1d)

Inner wheel arch liners fitted obscuring some components/prescribed areas

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill, heavily corroding under underseal (2.4.A.3)

Rear exhaust corroding

Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance switch appears intermittant/slow to activate. ADVISE REPLACEMENT NOW (1.2.1d)

Fail 3 May 2018 72,087 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily worn/scored inner faces. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread heavily deteriorated. ADVISE REPLACEMENT SOON (6.3.1d)

Inner wheel arch liners fitted obscuring some components/prescribed areas

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill, heavily corroding under underseal (2.4.A.3)

Rear exhaust corroding

Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance switch appears intermittant/slow to activate. ADVISE REPLACEMENT NOW (1.2.1d)

Unable to properly assess front wheel bearings due to brake binding

Pass 14 Apr 2017 60,887 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 48,277 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Inner wheel arch covers fitted.

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit strong advise replacement. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake slightly drag.

Pass 20 Apr 2015 35,573 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 35,571 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 5 Dec 2014 34,764 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear indicators flashing slightly white

Pass 5 Dec 2014 34,764 miles

both rear indicators flashing slightly white

Pass 11 Dec 2013 31,954 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 31,953 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 27,826 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 25,603 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 22,778 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 18,018 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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DU56 HXE is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DU56 HXE, 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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DU56 HXE is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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