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HN56 VLL

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,396 mi
Last recorded82,396 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN56 VLL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2023 82,396 miles

exhaust deteriorated

oil leak

perrishing to osf tyre

Fail 30 Dec 2022 82,396 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

oil leak

perrishing to osf tyre

Pass 10 Nov 2021 75,209 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Door strap snapped

Pass 4 Nov 2020 70,533 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 64,186 miles

Offside Front Door check strap broken

Fail 16 Oct 2019 64,113 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure Rear silencer mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid reservoir cap missing

Offside Front Door check strap broken

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 54,357 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 46,306 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 46,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 40,997 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight noise from both rear wheel bearings(not rough when rotated)

Fail 6 Oct 2016 40,996 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear slight rough when rotated

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear slight rough when rotated

Pass 8 Oct 2015 36,755 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 31,852 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 27,581 miles

front brake discs deteriorated

nearside front tyre perishing and worn to 2.2mm

offside front tyre perishing and worn to 2.4mm

rear tyres perishing(slight)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 23,269 miles

Nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 13 Oct 2011 19,134 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 14,387 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

front brake disc,s slightly pitted

Pass 27 Oct 2009 10,653 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 VLL is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VLL, 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 VLL registered?

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

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