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HY56 ZZS

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

70,611 mi
Last recorded70,611 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2019 70,611 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splits forming in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splits forming in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splits forming in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splits forming in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

headlights switch on randomly ( wipers/bumps, etc )

Pass 19 Jun 2018 67,240 miles

headlamps switching themselves on randomly and when wash/wipe used.

Fail 14 Jun 2018 67,236 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

headlamps switching themselves on randomly and when wash/wipe used.

Pass 8 Jun 2017 64,290 miles

under body corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2016 60,890 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 58,738 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 58,738 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 55,877 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 52,828 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 47,849 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear exhaust silencer strap corroded through

Pass 22 Aug 2011 40,822 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 34,028 miles

Strongly adv, Full brake inspection, Suspect front brake pads low, Tracking check, n/s/f and n/s/r tyre outer walls worn.

Pass 16 Sep 2009 26,198 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 ZZS is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ZZS, 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 ZZS registered?

HY56 ZZS is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 September 2006.

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