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HV56 NHL

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,537 mi
Last recorded93,537 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV56 NHL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 93,537 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Tyre deteriorated

Fail 29 Jan 2018 93,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre deteriorated

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

Offside Rear Tyre deteriorated

Pass 22 Dec 2016 88,632 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 88,615 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 84,142 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 80,300 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 75,956 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 67,926 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 56,911 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 47,538 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 47,538 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 45,864 miles

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

Front brake discs very corroeded

Fail 12 Oct 2010 45,864 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front brake discs very corroeded

Pass 30 Sep 2009 36,621 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 NHL is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NHL, 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 NHL is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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