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YC56 HCN

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

128,345 mi
Last recorded128,345 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC56 HCN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2019 128,345 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 128,307 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Nov 2018 123,784 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2018 123,784 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 114,852 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 114,852 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 107,028 miles

Front unable to see brake pads for inspection

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 101,199 miles

Both front lower suspension arm forward and rear bushes deteriorating

High level stop lamp not working

Oil leak

Rear tyres slightly feathered on outer edge

Stone chip in windscreen

Pass 26 Nov 2014 91,718 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 83,118 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 73,723 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 57,909 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 29 Nov 2011 57,909 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 39,557 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 19,780 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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YC56 HCN is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YC56 HCN, 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 YC56 HCN registered?

YC56 HCN is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 December 2006.

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