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HF56 HLP

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

107,216 mi
Last recorded107,216 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF56 HLP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 107,216 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2026 107,213 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 98,839 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2025 98,839 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL X2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 91,513 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 67,342 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 67,331 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill corroded & holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Both rear shock absorbers corroded

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 65,389 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber outer casing corroded.

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber outer casing corroded.

Fail 15 Nov 2021 65,389 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber outer casing corroded.

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber outer casing corroded.

Pass 26 Oct 2020 63,309 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear crack on lamp

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

surface corrosion beneath vehicle

Fail 21 Oct 2020 63,306 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear crack on lamp

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

surface corrosion beneath vehicle

Fail 16 Oct 2020 63,217 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength End of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength End of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Backbox by tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center Section corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 60,392 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2019 60,392 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 57,165 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2017 53,846 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 50,876 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 47,181 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 43,363 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 39,773 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 34,093 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all 4 tyres are perished

Pass 8 Nov 2011 29,982 miles

centre stop lamp is not working

exhaust back box mounting strap is corroded

front brake discs are badly pitted on the inner faces

o/s/f tyre has a small cut in the tread pattern

Fail 8 Nov 2011 29,976 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

centre stop lamp is not working

exhaust back box mounting strap is corroded

front brake discs are badly pitted on the inner faces

o/s/f tyre has a small cut in the tread pattern

Pass 2 Nov 2010 24,851 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front discs wor pitted scored and corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2009 20,192 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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HF56 HLP is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 HF56 HLP, 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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HF56 HLP is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 November 2006.

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