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HV56 ZBT

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

102,754 mi
Last recorded102,754 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV56 ZBT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 102,754 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Nearside driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 96,395 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both lipped corroded worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens faded water ingress condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 96,395 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm perished cut worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm perished worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both lipped corroded worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens faded water ingress condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 89,823 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 75,762 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop missing

Pass 8 Oct 2018 63,447 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 58,790 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 58,790 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 50,949 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 44,190 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 38,189 miles

rubber on all tyres starting to crack and perish

Fail 2 Oct 2013 32,445 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 32,445 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 29,539 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 26,851 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 22,917 miles

both front brake discs very corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2009 17,182 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 ZBT is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 ZBT, 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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HV56 ZBT is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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