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HY06 RUC

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

87,888 mi
Last recorded87,888 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY06 RUC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 87,888 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 81,148 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 81,148 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1756514 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 75,997 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 72,486 miles

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

rear tyres deteriorated

under trays fitted

Fail 20 Nov 2017 72,485 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

rear tyres deteriorated

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2016 68,043 miles

exhaust bracket broken

exhaust system corroded

grease around offside front outer cv boot

oil leak

under tray fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2015 64,228 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2014 59,921 miles

both front tyres wearing on the inside edge

Pass 15 Nov 2013 55,714 miles

rear exhaust silencer bracket slightly insecure

Fail 30 Nov 2012 48,897 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

accident damage to nearside front inner wheel arch liner - partially insecure and has been rubbing on tyre (not at present)

engine oil slightly over filled

front brake discs worn/lipped and corroded

front wishbone arm, forward bushes perished

radiator partially insecure due to top mountings

rear exhaust silencer support strap corroded, has been repaired and is slightly insecure on silencer

securing clip for a/c compressor clutch multi-plug broken

slight noise from drive belt area - ancillary drive belt slightly worn

slight play in offside front anti-roll bar drop link balljoint

slight vibration through clutch pedal - suspect release bearing

strong advise - offside front tyre worn bald on the inner edge (raised tread)

strong advise - offside rear tyre heavily perished

very slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 30 Nov 2012 48,897 miles

accident damage to nearside front inner wheel arch liner - partially insecure and has been rubbing on tyre (not at present)

engine oil slightly over filled

front brake discs worn/lipped and corroded

front wishbone arm, forward bushes perished

radiator partially insecure due to top mountings

rear exhaust silencer support strap corroded, has been repaired and is slightly insecure on silencer

securing clip for a/c compressor clutch multi-plug broken

slight noise from drive belt area - ancillary drive belt slightly worn

slight play in offside front anti-roll bar drop link balljoint

slight vibration through clutch pedal - suspect release bearing

strong advise - offside front tyre worn bald on the inner edge (raised tread)

strong advise - offside rear tyre heavily perished

very slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 30 Nov 2011 37,210 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Nov 2011 37,209 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 29,379 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 29,377 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre close to legal limit and outer wall perished

Pass 2 Jan 2010 24,050 miles

small cuts in nearside front tyre, outer side wall.

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 RUC is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RUC, 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 RUC is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 March 2006.

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