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HJ56 PPY

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

22,204 mi
Last recorded22,204 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ56 PPY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 22,204 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 21,388 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2025 21,387 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 20,615 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 20,615 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2023 20,143 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2023 20,143 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 19,797 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 9 Sep 2020 19,362 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 18,853 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 18,853 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 18,143 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 16,660 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 15,597 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 14,375 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 13,178 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 11,914 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 10,580 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 9,319 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 7,861 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 6,355 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 6,355 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 PPY is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 PPY, 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 PPY registered?

HJ56 PPY is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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The MOT history for HJ56 PPY shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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