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PN56 HCY

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

55,379 mi
Last recorded55,379 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN56 HCY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2024 55,379 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 55,379 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 54,127 miles

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded.

Fail 30 Aug 2023 54,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 19 Aug 2022 52,404 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 50,235 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 49,863 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 48,592 miles

Exhaust noisy Baffle slightly loose (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 48,159 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 46,673 miles

Covers fitted preventing a complete visual check

Rear tyre walls deteriorating and may need replacing soon

Pass 19 Aug 2016 46,314 miles

Covers over wheel arches prevent a complete visual check

Rear tyre walls deteriorating-may need replacing soon

Timing belt will need replacing at 10 years old i.e 06/09/2016

Pass 21 Aug 2015 44,023 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 41,562 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 41,562 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 38,417 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 36,286 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 33,942 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 30,483 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 23,649 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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PN56 HCY is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 PN56 HCY, 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 PN56 HCY registered?

PN56 HCY is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 September 2006.

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The MOT history for PN56 HCY shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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