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HV56 GZR

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2020
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

86,843 mi
Last recorded86,843 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV56 GZR
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2019 86,843 miles

Front fogs not working

Offside Rear lamp unit cracked

Fail 26 Jan 2019 86,801 miles

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Front fogs not working

Pass 26 Jan 2018 76,488 miles

n/s/r tyre getting low

sump corroded and leaking

Fail 26 Jan 2018 76,488 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

n/s/r tyre getting low

sump corroded and leaking

Pass 27 Jan 2017 72,735 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 72,735 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 68,822 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2016 68,822 miles

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 66,269 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2015 66,269 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fail 9 Jul 2014 63,237 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust deteriorated

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 63,237 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorated

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

Pass 24 Aug 2013 59,707 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Aug 2013 59,707 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 54,888 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 49,420 miles

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

both rear tyres 2mill

Pass 24 Aug 2011 49,420 miles

both rear tyres 2mill

Pass 19 Aug 2010 44,774 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 44,774 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 38,248 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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HV56 GZR is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 HV56 GZR, 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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HV56 GZR is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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