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HJ56 YFR

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

128,203 mi
Last recorded128,203 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ56 YFR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2020 128,203 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 128,198 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 118,993 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 118,993 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2018 109,588 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 109,588 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 102,820 miles

Both front tyres worn inner edge

Fail 23 Aug 2017 102,818 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Both front tyres worn inner edge

Near side washer jet inoperative

Rear exhaust mounting bracket damaged and knocking

Pass 30 Aug 2016 93,490 miles

Near side washer jet blocked

Rear silencer mounting bracket broken

tow bar mounting damaged

Fail 30 Aug 2016 93,490 miles

Offside Front Steering system excessively tight strut top bearing (2.2.D.1)

Near side washer jet blocked

Rear silencer mounting bracket broken

Pass 25 Aug 2015 82,504 miles

Front brake discs worn thin

Pass 22 Jul 2014 75,669 miles

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 22 Jul 2014 75,669 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 16 Aug 2013 67,564 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 67,564 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both front tyres very badly worn inner edge

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 58,015 miles

Both rear indicators bleached

Fail 22 Aug 2012 58,015 miles

Both rear indicators bleached

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 45,768 miles

Slight play in near side front anti-roll bar drop link

Fail 22 Aug 2011 45,735 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Slight play in near side front anti-roll bar drop link

Pass 17 Aug 2010 35,193 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 28,146 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 YFR is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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