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YC56 HSZ

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,139 mi
Last recorded68,139 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC56 HSZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2023 68,139 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 68,135 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 65,174 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2021 58,134 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge + perishing + cut in sidewall but no cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Mar 2021 58,129 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge + perishing + cut in sidewall but no cords (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 56,188 miles

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

Offside Front tyre cracked between treads

Fail 20 Mar 2020 56,182 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front tyre cracked between treads

Offside Rear tyre cracked between treads and sidewall perished

Pass 26 Mar 2019 51,446 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 48,603 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Apr 2017 45,510 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 45,510 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both.0/s & n/s (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 May 2016 42,969 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Pass 30 Jul 2015 38,301 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 38,300 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s front tyre wearing inner edge [o/s worn inner edge so suggest tracking checked]

Pass 14 Aug 2014 32,421 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 24,473 miles

both rear and o/s front tyre walls slight cracking

Pass 16 Aug 2012 18,895 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 16,146 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 13,764 miles

slight roughness from n/s/r wheel

Pass 26 Aug 2009 11,335 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 HSZ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HSZ, 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 HSZ registered?

YC56 HSZ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 October 2006.

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