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HV56 SSJ

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

76,440 mi
Last recorded76,440 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV56 SSJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 76,440 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2019 69,613 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 69,303 miles

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 64,347 miles

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

o/s /f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Jun 2017 60,040 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear tyres perished/cracked on sidewalls

Fail 8 Jun 2017 60,040 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear tyres perished/cracked on sidewalls

Pass 2 Jun 2016 58,257 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 9 Jun 2015 56,285 miles

rear exhaust mounting bracket deteriorated

Fail 9 Jun 2015 56,285 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

engine managment light on

rear exhaust mounting bracket deteriorated

Pass 2 Jun 2014 53,950 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 50,814 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 50,814 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 48,308 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 48,308 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 45,440 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 43,073 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 43,073 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear 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)

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 SSJ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SSJ, 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 SSJ registered?

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

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