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HG56 KTC

2006 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

88,741 mi
Last recorded88,741 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG56 KTC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 88,741 miles

Front headlights lens fading both sides

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 80,580 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 72,914 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 67,174 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2022 66,928 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 64,347 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides slight 3/4 wear starting to perish in treads (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 62,818 miles

Offside Front tyre slight 3/4 wear

Pass 3 Oct 2018 60,345 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 60,325 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 57,465 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 54,349 miles

Offside Front tyre slight 3/4 wear

Pass 6 Oct 2015 50,921 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 47,159 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 52,305 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front tyres slightly deteriorated in tread area

inlet noise when revved-slightly smoky.

rear tyres-sidewalls slightly aged/deteriorated

slight damage to o/s/f inner wing splash shield/bumper but panels reasonably secure

Pass 10 Oct 2013 52,305 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres slightly deteriorated in tread area

inlet noise when revved-slightly smoky.

rear tyres-sidewalls slightly aged/deteriorated

slight damage to o/s/f inner wing splash shield/bumper but panels reasonably secure

Pass 11 Oct 2012 37,653 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 35,400 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 35,400 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 29,149 miles

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

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)

possible fuel injector seal faulting chuffing noise from engine area

Fail 27 Jan 2011 29,147 miles

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

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

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)

possible fuel injector seal faulting chuffing noise from engine area

Pass 19 Nov 2009 21,821 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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HG56 KTC is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KTC, 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 KTC is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 November 2006.

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