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HG55 WXW

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

72,191 mi
Last recorded72,191 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG55 WXW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 72,191 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

both headlamp lens deteriorated-exhaust corroded and has minor leak

Pass 18 Apr 2024 70,100 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Offside/Nearside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front Inner driveshaft boot slightly weeping

Offside Front sun visor missing

Fail 18 Mar 2024 70,072 miles

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

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front sun visor missing

Coolant leak ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 69,890 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

middle exhaust box blowing

Pass 22 Mar 2022 69,498 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 69,077 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 67,270 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2020 67,270 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 64,242 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (lipped) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 61,075 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 58,333 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 58,333 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 54,920 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2015 50,552 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 50,552 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2014 45,924 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 41,434 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 38,610 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 34,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 34,149 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 27,322 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 27,321 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres ON legal limit

both front tyres bald on inner edges

both rear tyres badly perished on outer sidewall

Pass 13 Jan 2009 21,058 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 21,056 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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HG55 WXW is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 HG55 WXW, 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 HG55 WXW registered?

HG55 WXW is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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