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HG56 DBO

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

115,589 mi
Last recorded115,589 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG56 DBO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 115,589 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Mar 2026 115,589 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175 65 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 109,168 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 6 Mar 2025 109,154 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn on inner edge, cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective Back box strap broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear axle bush slightly perishing

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear axle bush slightly perishing

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 105,626 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

coolant low

Pass 2 Mar 2023 103,915 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 103,914 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 102,152 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 98,813 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 96,854 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 93,649 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 90,978 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 90,978 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 87,362 miles

Engine drive belt perished and cracking.

Fail 25 Feb 2017 87,362 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished cracked and wearing on inner and outer edges. (4.1.D.1b)

Engine drive belt perished and cracking.

Offside Headlamp aim too high off scale. (1.8)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 84,196 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Feb 2016 84,196 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 80,616 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 73,722 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 67,411 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 60,973 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE TREAD DEPTHS APPROACHING WEAR MARKERS

Pass 8 Mar 2011 51,046 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 51,037 miles

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

Front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 4 Nov 2010 51,025 miles

Both front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 22 Oct 2009 38,758 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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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HG56 DBO is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 HG56 DBO, 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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HG56 DBO is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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