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HN56 CEX

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,280 mi
Last recorded78,280 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN56 CEX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2018 78,280 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jul 2018 78,277 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 73,492 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 69,125 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 69,125 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 63,266 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 56,620 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 48,771 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight whine on engine

wheel trims fitted obscuring some components

Pass 12 Jul 2012 39,984 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 39,984 miles

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

advise near side front,off side rear and near side rear all tyres all low on tread and sidewalls perrished

Pass 14 Jul 2011 31,832 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 24,729 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 22,331 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 22,331 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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HN56 CEX is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CEX, 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 CEX registered?

HN56 CEX is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2006.

Is HN56 CEX safe to buy?

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