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YR56 HSX

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,176 mi
Last recorded83,176 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR56 HSX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 83,176 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 80,949 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2016 75,465 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 69,713 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 69,713 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 65,560 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 65,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 56,112 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 56,112 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 May 2012 43,657 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 May 2012 43,657 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 31,149 miles

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

rear brakes sticky

Fail 11 Mar 2011 31,149 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear brakes sticky

Pass 11 Mar 2010 19,442 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 16,575 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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YR56 HSX is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YR56 HSX, 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 YR56 HSX registered?

YR56 HSX is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 September 2006.

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