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PN56 HDC

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,972 mi
Last recorded128,972 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN56 HDC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2024 128,972 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative for both headlamps (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed check strap partialy siezed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front wheel arch liner loose

Offside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed check strap broken (6.2.3 (c) (i))

both strut top bearings sticking when turned from lock to lock

extensive welding carried out to both outer sills

front bumper slightly insecure underneath

Pass 24 Mar 2023 121,368 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2023 121,321 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 120,005 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2022 120,005 miles

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

Nearside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2021 118,308 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 116,900 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 116,900 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 107,784 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 95,775 miles

N/S/F Suspension top mount slightly noisy

Offside Headlamp beam pattern deteriorating

Fail 5 Mar 2018 95,775 miles

N/S/F Suspension top mount slightly noisy

Offside Headlamp beam pattern deteriorating

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 84,899 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 69,709 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 69,678 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 55,446 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2014 45,704 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 38,057 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 26,439 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 19,103 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 15,416 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 15,416 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 HDC is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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