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HJ56 YCD

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

87,586 mi
Last recorded87,586 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2021 87,586 miles

front springs foul body when wheels suspended

Fail 26 Jul 2021 87,585 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective no pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective dull.recommend replacement (4.1.1 (b) (i))

front springs foul body when wheels suspended

Pass 21 May 2019 84,516 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2019 84,509 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 66,714 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 66,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 59,939 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 59,939 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 May 2015 46,609 miles

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre cracked

offside rear tyre cracked

slight smear on front wipers

Pass 19 May 2014 31,315 miles

Front tyres perished

Offside rear tyre perished

Fail 19 May 2014 31,315 miles

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

Front tyres perished

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 10 May 2013 18,881 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 14,632 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 11,446 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 11,443 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 10 May 2010 7,127 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)

Pass 10 May 2010 7,127 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 YCD is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YCD, 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 YCD is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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