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HY56 URS

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

122,596 mi
Last recorded122,596 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2021 122,596 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 122,596 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 118,696 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 111,982 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 111,109 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2018 111,099 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 26 May 2017 98,136 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 98,132 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Pass 25 May 2016 87,148 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 77,280 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 77,280 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 May 2014 73,479 miles

frt tyres perished

Pass 16 May 2013 68,859 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres perished

Fail 16 May 2013 68,859 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres perished

Pass 10 May 2012 63,259 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 May 2012 63,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 May 2011 58,213 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 58,213 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 9 Nov 2010 55,088 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 55,088 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 44,752 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 44,752 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

damage to offside front

offside front tyre damaged sidewall

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 URS is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 URS, 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 URS registered?

HY56 URS is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 September 2006.

Is HY56 URS safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY56 URS shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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