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HX56 BDY

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

45,937 mi
Last recorded45,937 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX56 BDY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2021 45,937 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 45,906 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 37,646 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 37,646 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OUTER SIDE WALL CRACKING (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 29,034 miles

front brake discs rusty

front brake pads worn very low

near side rear seat belt slow to retract

rear bump stops missing

rear wiper blade worn

various tyres under inflated

Pass 22 Oct 2018 28,983 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 28,899 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 28,683 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 28,372 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 28,230 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 26,493 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f and n/s/r tyr sidewalls perished

Pass 18 Oct 2012 21,558 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 18,587 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 14,995 miles

front discs corroded

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 12 Oct 2009 10,520 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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HX56 BDY is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 HX56 BDY, 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 HX56 BDY registered?

HX56 BDY is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 November 2006.

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