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HY56 ZZK

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

99,201 mi
Last recorded99,201 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY56 ZZK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 99,201 miles

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

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

Offside Rear spring corroded

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

Pass 21 Dec 2024 96,610 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Dec 2024 96,610 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2023 95,346 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Dec 2022 94,380 miles

Exhaust mounting defective ftront (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear outer sill weakened

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

Fail 29 Dec 2022 94,360 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective ftront (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear outer sill weakened

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

Pass 30 Dec 2021 91,674 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust Heatshield insecure

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 21 Dec 2021 91,641 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both os ns (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both os ns lamp inop (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust Heatshield insecure

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 86,983 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective 1 rear hanger snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 78,582 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective hanger on pipe to back-box snapped (6.1.2 (a))

rear wiper arm broken

Fail 1 Jun 2019 78,582 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective hanger on pipe to back-box snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

rear wiper arm broken

Pass 24 Jun 2018 73,031 miles

Exhaust mounting defective mounting on centre pipe before rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 66,708 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 58,372 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front wipers slightly smearing screen

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 9 May 2015 46,823 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 May 2015 46,823 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2014 36,911 miles

all four tyres starting to crack

Pass 16 Apr 2013 31,254 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 30,959 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 25,476 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 23,202 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 19,529 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 19,520 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

n/s front inner wing panel insecure

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 ZZK is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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

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