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HN56 YZC

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

158,777 mi
Last recorded158,777 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 6 Apr 2024 158,777 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside outer sell start of corrosion

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 148,946 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 139,430 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2022 139,430 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 128,273 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2021 128,273 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2020 121,461 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 109,448 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2019 109,448 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 98,000 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid and rear silencers (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 88,709 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner shoulder/damage to outer side wall.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear exhaust silencer corroding.

Fail 25 Apr 2017 88,701 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder. (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer metal strap broken. (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner shoulder/damage to outer side wall.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear exhaust silencer corroding.

Pass 25 Apr 2016 78,810 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pads wearing low

Pass 26 May 2015 70,008 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Poor pattern to off side headlamp

Fail 26 May 2015 70,008 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Poor pattern to off side headlamp

Pass 14 Jun 2014 62,409 miles

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 24 Jun 2013 50,463 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 50,453 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 37,381 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 21,744 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 21,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 7,944 miles

both rear tyres slightly cracked

Pass 16 Nov 2009 7,278 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all tyres slightly cracked

Fail 16 Nov 2009 7,278 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

all tyres slightly cracked

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 YZC is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YZC, 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 YZC is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 November 2006.

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