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HN56 XEH

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,264 mi
Last recorded72,264 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN56 XEH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 31 Dec 2018 72,264 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Sill has damage

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2017 66,177 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 66,166 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Dec 2016 61,266 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2015 57,633 miles

Both front tyres getting worn on inside edges

Offiside rear tyre perishing

Fail 25 Nov 2015 57,633 miles

Both front tyres getting worn on inside edges

Offiside rear tyre perishing

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 49,953 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2014 49,953 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2013 45,378 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

o/s rear axle bump stop missing.

Fail 13 Nov 2013 45,379 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

o/s rear axle bump stop missing.

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Oct 2012 34,202 miles

o/s/r bump stop missing

Pass 27 Oct 2011 30,260 miles

rear wiper has small splits in blade.

Pass 29 Oct 2010 26,430 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 20,888 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 20,888 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 XEH is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol 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 HN56 XEH, 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 XEH is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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