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2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

95,023 mi
Last recorded95,023 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY56 URL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 95,023 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

steering ,slightly heavier to n/s

Fail 28 Sep 2022 95,023 miles

Front Body component insecure wing liners,both sides (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides,worn inner shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Body component slightly loose heat shield (6.2.1 (a) (i))

steering ,slightly heavier to n/s

Pass 24 Sep 2021 88,575 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 83,207 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 81,132 miles

under body very dry and starting to corrode needs good oil spray

Fail 13 Nov 2019 81,130 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts parking sensor wires (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

under body very dry and starting to corrode needs good oil spray

Pass 9 Nov 2018 77,423 miles

under body very dry and starting to corrode needs good oil spray to help

Fail 9 Nov 2018 77,423 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre badly perishing and cracking in tread.

Offside Rear badly perishing and cracking in tread.

under body very dry and starting to corrode needs good oil spray to help

Pass 16 Nov 2017 74,469 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished slightly

Nearside Rear tyre at legal req of 1.6mm on edges and perished and cracked

Offside Front tyre badly cracked and perished in tread

Offside Rear tyre perished and cracked

exhaust front pipe slight blow

underside of vehicle slightly corroded recommend oil spray

Fail 15 Nov 2017 74,469 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective warning light on dash (5.4.1)

Nearside Front tyre perished slightly

Nearside Rear tyre at legal req of 1.6mm on edges and perished and cracked

Offside Front tyre badly cracked and perished in tread

Offside Rear tyre perished and cracked

exhaust front pipe slight blow

underside of vehicle slightly corroded recommend oil spray

Pass 16 Nov 2016 71,594 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn and badly perished and cracked

Offside Front tyre sidewall badly worn

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished and cracked

service reminder on dash

Fail 16 Nov 2016 71,593 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre worn and badly perished and cracked

Offside Front tyre sidewall badly worn

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished and cracked

service reminder on dash

Pass 9 Nov 2015 69,186 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly perished

Offside Front tyre perished and cracked

underside of vehicle slightly corroded recommend oil spray

Fail 9 Nov 2015 69,186 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly perished

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

Offside Front tyre perished and cracked

underside of vehicle slightly corroded recommend oil spray

Pass 1 Nov 2014 67,492 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2013 60,119 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 54,503 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 66,098 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2011 37,678 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 37,678 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 37,549 miles

Both front tyres worn

Both rear tyres outer sidewalls slightly perished/cracking

N/S Rear tyre has cut in outer sidewall NOT showing cord

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Oct 2009 34,281 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

cut in nearside rear tyre

Fail 5 Oct 2009 34,281 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

cut in nearside rear tyre

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
Full Citroen C3 reliability report

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HY56 URL is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 URL, 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 URL is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 October 2006.

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