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HJ56 YFZ

2006 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,611 mi
Last recorded86,611 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ56 YFZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2017 86,611 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 86,611 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 82,678 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 77,795 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 74,077 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2014 74,077 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 70,060 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 70,060 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 64,742 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 64,742 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 59,549 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 59,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 12 Jan 2010 53,814 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 53,814 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 52,159 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 YFZ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YFZ, 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 YFZ registered?

HJ56 YFZ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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