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HF06 MXU

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,922 mi
Last recorded56,922 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF06 MXU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 56,922 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 53,034 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 52,961 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 52,961 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2022 52,600 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 52,269 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 50,737 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 47,936 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 47,936 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 45,558 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2017 45,558 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 43,434 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 43,434 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 41,079 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 41,079 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 36,487 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 33,051 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 33,051 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 9 Nov 2012 29,305 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 29,305 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 26,003 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 26,003 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 19,282 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 14,586 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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HF06 MXU is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 HF06 MXU, 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 HF06 MXU registered?

HF06 MXU is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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