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HJ56 NPZ

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

88,613 mi
Last recorded88,613 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 88,613 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 88,612 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 May 2018 86,730 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 82,443 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 82,443 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 May 2016 77,772 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 77,770 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 18 May 2015 73,318 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 70,336 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 68,328 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 65,227 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2011 60,353 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 60,353 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 55,433 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 55,433 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake discs poor condition

Pass 16 Sep 2009 51,646 miles

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

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 NPZ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NPZ, 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 NPZ registered?

HJ56 NPZ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 September 2006.

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