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HV56 NHY

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

68,095 mi
Last recorded68,095 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 68,095 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 60,071 miles

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

alternator belt fraying

Pass 30 Aug 2023 57,552 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 54,734 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 51,200 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 48,082 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 45,760 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 42,142 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 38,697 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 35,287 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 30,756 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 26,691 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 23,384 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 19,315 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 19,315 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 16,639 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 13,191 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 8,990 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 NHY is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 HV56 NHY, 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 HV56 NHY registered?

HV56 NHY is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 September 2006.

Is HV56 NHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV56 NHY shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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