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HY56 ULC

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

92,722 mi
Last recorded92,722 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY56 ULC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 92,722 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre wall starting to crack

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre wall starting to crack

Fail 31 May 2017 92,722 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre wall starting to crack

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre wall starting to crack

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 85,059 miles

Both front brake discs corroded on inner face

offside front tyre very worn on inner edge

Fail 1 Jun 2016 85,059 miles

Both front brake discs corroded on inner face

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

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

offside front tyre very worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Oct 2014 73,281 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 66,387 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 57,977 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 57,977 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 50,219 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2010 40,167 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2009 24,766 miles

front brake pads look low from under car

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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HY56 ULC is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HY56 ULC, 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 HY56 ULC registered?

HY56 ULC is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 September 2006.

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