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HV56 SVY

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

45,913 mi
Last recorded45,913 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 45,913 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2025 45,324 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 44,745 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 44,123 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 43,596 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 42,979 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 42,253 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 41,632 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 40,872 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 39,275 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 36,349 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 32,668 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 29,181 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 25,469 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 22,022 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 22,022 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 18,407 miles

front wipers are split but still clear the screen

Pass 13 Sep 2010 14,874 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 11,428 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 SVY is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 SVY, 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 SVY registered?

HV56 SVY is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 September 2006.

Is HV56 SVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV56 SVY shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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