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HY56 UPN

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,335 mi
Last recorded116,335 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY56 UPN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2025 116,335 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 116,323 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 108,228 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2024 108,197 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 98,515 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2023 98,485 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 92,555 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 83,102 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 77,820 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 67,468 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 59,600 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 53,112 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both indicators (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 52,010 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 52,010 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 50,740 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 48,970 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 43,874 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 42,952 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 38,894 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 30,392 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 UPN is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UPN, 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 UPN registered?

HY56 UPN is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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