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HY06 VHJ

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

85,113 mi
Last recorded85,113 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY06 VHJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024 85,113 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Mar 2024 85,113 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 81,604 miles

Offside Front anti roll bar link ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 76,601 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 70,963 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 67,879 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 63,874 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 61,126 miles

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

Rear silencer strap corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2017 57,539 miles

Both front tyres worn badly on inner edge of tread.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Feb 2017 57,539 miles

Both front tyres worn badly on inner edge of tread.

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Feb 2016 53,807 miles

Slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing, keep a check.

Fail 1 Feb 2016 53,807 miles

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

Slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing, keep a check.

Pass 22 Jan 2015 48,601 miles

Both front tyres worn slightly on inner edge of tread.

Nail in offside front tyre

Slight noise from both rear wheel bearings.

Pass 14 Feb 2014 43,136 miles

o/s/f tyre worn badly on inner edge

Pass 11 Feb 2013 37,723 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 7 Feb 2012 32,464 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 32,464 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 27,229 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 27,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 22,594 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 17,028 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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HY06 VHJ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 HY06 VHJ, 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 HY06 VHJ registered?

HY06 VHJ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 March 2006.

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