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HY56 ZVZ

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

144,022 mi
Last recorded144,022 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 144,022 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

surface corrosion to underside and rear arches

Pass 6 Feb 2023 141,502 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 141,292 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175/65/14T (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 136,086 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2022 136,036 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 131,289 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 126,599 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 120,303 miles

Front tyres worn on outer edge

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 4 Jan 2019 120,302 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Central stop lamp not working

Front tyres worn on outer edge

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 113,247 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 106,587 miles

Nearside Front brake slight bind

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 97,414 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 95,123 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 14 Feb 2015 94,935 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 24 Jan 2014 83,345 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 69,831 miles

o/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 19 Aug 2011 56,288 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 44,144 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 32,927 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 ZVZ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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