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RV56 HKA

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,757 mi
Last recorded98,757 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV56 HKA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2022 98,757 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 91,547 miles

Exhaust mounting defective at rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 85,891 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front and both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 85,591 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested dip beam out (4.1.2 (b))

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front and both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2019 77,675 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2019 77,675 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 65,233 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres getting low on tread(on edges)

Fail 3 Feb 2018 65,233 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres getting low on tread(on edges)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 51,609 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 38,993 miles

Both rear tyres have small cuts in the side walls

Pass 8 Sep 2015 38,911 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened SLIGHTLY DAMP (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BULB COLOUR (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear TYRE TREADS 3-2MM

TYRES TREADS EDGES SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED/PERISHED

Pass 9 Sep 2014 33,673 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

off side rear tyre outer treads side wall slightly perished/ deteriorated

Fail 9 Sep 2014 33,673 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

off side rear tyre outer treads side wall slightly perished/ deteriorated

Pass 13 Sep 2013 30,149 miles

centre atop lamp inop

Fail 13 Sep 2013 15,566 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

centre atop lamp inop

Pass 13 Sep 2012 25,909 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 12 Sep 2011 24,602 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

brake pad wear appears to be getting low

wiper blades worn

Pass 12 Sep 2011 24,602 miles

brake pad wear appears to be getting low

wiper blades worn

Pass 8 Sep 2010 16,919 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 16,919 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 12,212 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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RV56 HKA is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc 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 RV56 HKA, 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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RV56 HKA is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 September 2006.

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