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HY56 URZ

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2021
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

106,100 mi
Last recorded106,100 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 106,100 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2020 106,089 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 102,614 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Nov 2019 102,614 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 99,027 miles

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly worn cracking

Rear wiper worn

Fail 7 Dec 2018 99,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly worn cracking

Rear wiper worn

Pass 27 Nov 2017 93,822 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 93,820 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 88,119 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 88,118 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 79,437 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 79,437 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam and aim not tested (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 14 Nov 2014 70,760 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 70,760 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 63,036 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 63,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight play in n/s/f antiroll bar link

n/s/f tyre bald on inside edge

o/s/f tyre bald on inside edge

Fail 28 Nov 2012 54,342 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 54,342 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 45,264 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres outer walls cracking

offside and nearside rear tyres showing slight wear

Pass 11 Oct 2010 36,480 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 36,480 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 23,117 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Sep 2009 23,117 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 URZ 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 52.2%.

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 URZ, 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 URZ registered?

HY56 URZ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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