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HY06 MJE

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

120,532 mi
Last recorded120,532 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY06 MJE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 120,532 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2017 120,530 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 105,629 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Mar 2016 105,629 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 94,711 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 94,711 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 79,809 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 72,893 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 65,455 miles

Windscreen damaged outside Zone 'A' but contained within a 40mm diameter circle.

Pass 10 May 2011 52,453 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 52,453 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 5 May 2010 42,407 miles

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

Offside rear tyre deteriorated

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 5 May 2010 42,407 miles

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

Offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 16 Mar 2009 32,114 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Mar 2009 32,114 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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HY06 MJE is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 HY06 MJE, 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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HY06 MJE is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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