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HJ56 NPN

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

45,049 mi
Last recorded45,049 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ56 NPN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 45,049 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear silencer outer skin deteriorated no leaks visible

Pass 28 Aug 2025 43,702 miles

Rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 28 Aug 2024 42,285 miles

rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 23 Aug 2023 41,114 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 40,379 miles

advise rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 31 Aug 2021 39,771 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 38,861 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 38,017 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 35,730 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 33,878 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 31,363 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 29,307 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 27,059 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 24,929 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 22,575 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 20,697 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 18,768 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Sep 2009 16,497 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 16,497 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 NPN is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 HJ56 NPN, 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 HJ56 NPN registered?

HJ56 NPN is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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