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DU56 HXT

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

115,303 mi
Last recorded115,303 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU56 HXT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2019 115,303 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 115,303 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 104,600 miles

Oil leak ()

eye level brake lamp inop

Fail 17 Jan 2018 104,262 miles

Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak ()

eye level brake lamp inop

Pass 17 Jan 2017 77,142 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 77,142 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 47% (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 54,966 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 42,208 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2015 41,584 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2014 30,021 miles

n/s/f tyre cracking on the sidewall n/s/r tyre cracking on the sidewall o/s/r tyre cracking on the sidewall

Pass 21 Jan 2013 20,098 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 46,292 miles

all tyres perrished on side walls

offside front wiper blade torn

Fail 3 Sep 2011 15,657 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all tyres perrished on side walls

centre brake light not working at time of test

offside front wiper blade torn

Pass 11 Sep 2010 9,881 miles

n/s/f and rear wiper torn

Fail 11 Sep 2010 9,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f and rear wiper torn

Pass 25 Sep 2009 5,602 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 HXT is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 DU56 HXT, 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 HXT is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 November 2006.

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