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HY56 UNW

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

92,312 mi
Last recorded92,312 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY56 UNW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 92,312 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear bumpstop missing

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective tailpipe bracket corroded thru (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2025 81,369 miles

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

headlamps poor

Pass 21 May 2024 76,988 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2023 69,677 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 May 2022 65,154 miles

Bonnet release handle is loose

Central Upper Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass is deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer rear mount is broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 16 May 2022 65,154 miles

Bonnet release handle is loose

Central Upper Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Glass is deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer rear mount is broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 May 2021 60,330 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 May 2021 60,330 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 58,072 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing RUSTY... (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective RUSTED OFF... (6.1.2 (a))

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT DROP LINK...

Pass 26 Sep 2018 57,121 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE CRACKING...

Fail 25 Sep 2018 57,120 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component missing BUMP STOP... (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

CENTRE REAR BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING...

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE CRACKING...

NEARSIDE FRONT WIPER BLADE SMEARY...

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 55,902 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s + o/s (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil n/s + o/s very slight (2.7.3)

engine sump corroded starting to weap oil

rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 19 Sep 2017 55,902 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s + o/s (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil n/s + o/s very slight (2.7.3)

engine sump corroded starting to weap oil

rear exhaust mount broken

rear wiper blade split

spare tyre under inflated

Pass 19 Sep 2016 52,801 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 19 Sep 2016 52,801 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 11 Sep 2015 51,656 miles

Exhaust corroded at mounts

Pass 20 Sep 2014 50,738 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2014 50,648 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2013 49,221 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both windscreen wipers are split at the ends

Pass 2 Oct 2013 49,221 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both windscreen wipers are split at the ends

Pass 1 Sep 2012 48,378 miles

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

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

both front brake discs look worn & corroded

offside front brakes slightly sticky

rear exhaust box support strap corroded

slight corrosion to nearside rear coil spring

Pass 2 Sep 2011 43,995 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 30,044 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 18,448 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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HY56 UNW is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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

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