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HY56 ZYT

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

103,496 mi
Last recorded103,496 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2017 103,496 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 9 Nov 2017 103,470 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 91,317 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' screen cracked (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Outer tyre sidewall showing signs of deterioration/perished & curb damage DOT code 3006

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit of 1.6mm (0mm usable tread) STRONG ADVISE TO REPLACE TYRE ASAP (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' on limit at time of test (8.3.1a)

Oil leak advise full clean & re-check for source ()

TYRE SIZE: 175/65R14T

all wheel trims fitted to car restricting view of hub components & all showing evidence of curb damage

Fail 10 Nov 2016 91,317 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' screen cracked (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Outer tyre sidewall showing signs of deterioration/perished & curb damage DOT code 3006

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on legal limit of 1.6mm (0mm usable tread) STRONG ADVISE TO REPLACE TYRE ASAP (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' on limit at time of test (8.3.1a)

Oil leak advise full clean & re-check for source ()

TYRE SIZE: 175/65R14T

all wheel trims fitted to car restricting view of hub components & all showing evidence of curb damage

Pass 13 Nov 2015 82,370 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 82,091 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 68,800 miles

nearside front tyre worn to limit on inner edge

rear exhaust strap broken

Pass 21 Oct 2013 58,507 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 62,117 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 54,686 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 54,682 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 21 Sep 2010 32,096 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 32,096 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 15,401 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 ZYT is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ZYT, 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 ZYT registered?

HY56 ZYT is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 September 2006.

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