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HV56 XWP

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

55,777 mi
Last recorded55,777 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV56 XWP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2020 55,777 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 53,759 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 53,759 miles

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

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2018 50,910 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 47,244 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 44,826 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 42,081 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 39,543 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 37,051 miles

both rear tyres perished on sidewalls 175/65/14

Pass 1 Nov 2012 34,230 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish on sidewalls

Pass 8 Nov 2011 30,896 miles

o/s/f tyre worn

Pass 19 Nov 2010 26,745 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 20,691 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 XWP is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 XWP, 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 XWP registered?

HV56 XWP is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 4 December 2006.

Is HV56 XWP safe to buy?

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