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HN56 CEJ

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

140,561 mi
Last recorded140,561 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN56 CEJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2021 140,561 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 134,839 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust quite rusty in places.

Ns headlamp aim just within set limits.

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 128,874 miles

dash headlamp level adjuster switch removed

Fail 10 Sep 2019 128,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

dash headlamp level adjuster switch removed

Pass 1 Aug 2018 121,802 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 112,812 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 102,885 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 93,290 miles

engine sump pan corroded and leaking

Pass 22 Jul 2014 85,387 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 77,588 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 77,588 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2012 66,693 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 66,693 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 58,543 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 40,752 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 40,752 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 33,086 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 32,884 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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HN56 CEJ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HN56 CEJ, 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 HN56 CEJ registered?

HN56 CEJ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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