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HV56 SYH

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

80,249 mi
Last recorded80,249 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV56 SYH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2022 80,249 miles

Accident damage to o/s rear wheel arch/door area.

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Axle deformed but serviceable (5.1.1 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres & nail in n/s & slightly perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension arm bushes deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2022 80,249 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Accident damage to o/s rear wheel arch/door area.

Offside Rear Axle deformed but serviceable (5.1.1 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres & nail in n/s & slightly perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension arm bushes deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 68,378 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2021 68,378 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 63,369 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 58,428 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 58,428 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 54,729 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 54,729 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear tyre wearing at edges and close to legal limit.

Pass 17 Oct 2016 51,567 miles

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish.

Offside rear tyre sidewall scuffed.

Fail 17 Oct 2016 51,567 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed split at inner sidewall. (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside front tyre sidewall scuffed.

Offside rear tyre starting to perish.

Pass 19 Oct 2015 47,528 miles

Nearside front tyre starting to perish.

Pass 17 Oct 2014 43,255 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 43,251 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 39,075 miles

3rd brake lamp not working.

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

Parking permit in swept area.

Fail 18 Oct 2013 39,075 miles

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

3rd brake lamp not working.

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

Parking permit in swept area.

Pass 19 Oct 2012 33,471 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking permit in swept area.

Pass 24 Oct 2011 28,295 miles

front brake pads low

sticker in swept area

Pass 26 Oct 2010 23,031 miles

near side rear tyre scuffed @ outer side wall

off side front tyre scuffed @ outer side wall and tread close to limit

parking permit in swept area

Pass 13 Oct 2009 17,466 miles

all tyres scuffed at outer side wall

parking permit in swept area

slight fluffing to drivers seat belt webbing

Fail 13 Oct 2009 17,466 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

all tyres scuffed at outer side wall

parking permit in swept area

slight fluffing to drivers seat belt webbing

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 SYH is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SYH, 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 SYH registered?

HV56 SYH is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 October 2006.

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