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EA06 HMO

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

130,957 mi
Last recorded130,957 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA06 HMO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 130,957 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2025 130,952 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 175/65/14 and 1785/60/14 (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2024 118,541 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2024 118,541 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 114,843 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 101,222 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 97,351 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Sep 2020 92,333 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 87,086 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 87,053 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 86,868 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases And middle (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Jul 2018 81,722 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 81,721 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 76,399 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 72,260 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge slightly (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Jul 2016 72,260 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance dull (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer edge slightly (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 66,088 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 63,631 miles

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

high level stop lamp inoperative

Fail 9 Jul 2014 63,620 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

high level stop lamp inoperative

Pass 11 Feb 2013 56,896 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Feb 2013 56,895 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2012 51,853 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2011 44,908 miles

all tyres life limited=3mm each limit =1.6mm

front and rear wipers split

stone chips-front windscreen

Fail 14 Feb 2011 44,908 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all tyres life limited=3mm each limit =1.6mm

front and rear wipers split

stone chips-front windscreen

Pass 25 Jan 2010 35,325 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 33,617 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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EA06 HMO is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 EA06 HMO, 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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EA06 HMO is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 April 2006.

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