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HV56 VAO

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,078 mi
Last recorded116,078 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2020 116,078 miles

exhaust hangers in poor condition

Fail 10 Feb 2020 116,072 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

exhaust hangers in poor condition

Pass 27 Feb 2019 110,409 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 110,407 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 102,091 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 102,088 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 95,170 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 95,170 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 May 2016 90,529 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 84,539 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Apr 2015 84,536 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 May 2014 78,771 miles
Fail 3 May 2014 78,771 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2013 75,132 miles

N/S/R tyre cracked but not exposing cords

O/S/R tyre cracked but not exposing cords

Fail 11 May 2013 75,132 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

N/S/R tyre cracked but not exposing cords

O/S/R tyre cracked but not exposing cords

Pass 17 May 2012 72,104 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 66,705 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 51,969 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 51,969 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 34,793 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 VAO is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VAO, 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 VAO registered?

HV56 VAO is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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