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HY56 URH

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

135,648 mi
Last recorded135,648 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2018 135,648 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 18 Aug 2018 135,648 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Front wiper blades in poor condition

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 131,365 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 129,058 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 129,058 miles

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

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 2 Sep 2015 127,182 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 124,302 miles

Engine management light on.

slight engine misfire.

Fail 27 Aug 2014 124,302 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine management light on.

slight engine misfire.

Pass 29 Aug 2013 111,076 miles

removeable objects removed from interior mirror

Fail 29 Aug 2013 111,076 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

removeable objects removed from interior mirror

Pass 29 Aug 2012 96,072 miles

rear silencer mounting strap corroded and broken

Fail 29 Aug 2012 96,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear silencer mounting strap corroded and broken

Fail 1 Sep 2011 80,255 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 80,255 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 63,287 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 45,567 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 URH is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 URH, 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 URH registered?

HY56 URH is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 September 2006.

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