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MJ56 HVL

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,309 mi
Last recorded58,309 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ56 HVL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2019 58,309 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 58,124 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Dangerous (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 52,872 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 52,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2017 47,593 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 47,575 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 42,921 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 37,979 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 34,115 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 27,949 miles

drivers seatbelt slow to retract

Fail 19 Nov 2012 27,949 miles

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

drivers seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 14 Nov 2011
Pass 29 Nov 2010 19,756 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 15,637 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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MJ56 HVL is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MJ56 HVL, 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 MJ56 HVL registered?

MJ56 HVL is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 November 2006.

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