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HJ56 KCY

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

93,966 mi
Last recorded93,966 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ56 KCY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 93,966 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2025 93,945 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 86,280 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 80,526 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Nov 2023 80,526 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 74,731 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2022 74,731 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 65,932 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective Bolt missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Unable to test rear seat belts due to large amounts of luggage.

Fail 2 Nov 2021 65,932 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective Bolt missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Unable to test rear seat belts due to large amounts of luggage.

Pass 2 Nov 2020 55,760 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 55,758 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2019 43,301 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2018 40,181 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 5 May 2017 38,270 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 38,258 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 34,161 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 28,907 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 23,694 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 23,694 miles

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)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 18,717 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 16,843 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 19,949 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 15,487 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 14,273 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 9,497 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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HJ56 KCY is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 HJ56 KCY, 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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HJ56 KCY is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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