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HN56 LFU

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

106,256 mi
Last recorded106,256 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN56 LFU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2020 106,256 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has a stiff upper support bearing assembly

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre NEARLY WORN DOWN TO CORDS outside prescribed measured area

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective but secure at time of inspection (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns and os: floor pan / floor to sill / chassis leg areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns and os (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns and os (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 inop (4.7.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to some underbody components and panels

splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some areas and or items

Fail 8 Oct 2020 106,239 miles

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour both faded (4.4.3 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has a stiff upper support bearing assembly

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre NEARLY WORN DOWN TO CORDS outside prescribed measured area

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective but secure at time of inspection (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns and os: floor pan / floor to sill / chassis leg areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns and os (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ns and os (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 inop (4.7.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to some underbody components and panels

splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some areas and or items

Pass 24 Sep 2019 103,025 miles

Front BOTH tyres NEARLY WORN SMOOTH outside prescribed measured area

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy very slight (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror glass missing ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

light corrosion to some underbody components / panels

Fail 24 Sep 2019 103,025 miles

Front BOTH tyres NEARLY WORN SMOOTH outside prescribed measured area

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy very slight (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged mirror glass missing ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high PRS: adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some prescribed areas and or items

light corrosion to some underbody components / panels

Pass 17 Oct 2018 100,339 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 100,339 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 90,528 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 90,528 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Stop lamp not working all stop lamps not working faulty switch (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn to ply (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn to cords (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 81,368 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front pipe and rear exhaust box bracket broke but exhaust still adequately supported

slight oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2015 76,460 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front wiper blades slightly smeary

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

front pipe and rear exhaust box bracket broke but exhaust still adequately supported

nail in n/s/r tyre

Fail 1 Oct 2015 76,460 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front wiper blades slightly smeary

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

front pipe and rear exhaust box bracket broke but exhaust still adequately supported

nail in n/s/r tyre

Fail 18 Sep 2014 72,554 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 72,554 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 61,390 miles

N/S/F & O/S/R Tyres starting to perish

Rear exhaust mount broken

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 58,209 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 54,303 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2009 46,905 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 LFU is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LFU, 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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HN56 LFU is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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