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HG56 UPD

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

130,527 mi
Last recorded130,527 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG56 UPD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 130,527 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Jan 2025 130,524 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Jan 2024 128,483 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 123,353 miles

Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides top mount slight play (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 115,700 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 99,958 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 88,480 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 84,859 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 81,730 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn inner edge

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2017 77,125 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2016 77,028 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

high level stop lamp not working

Pass 23 Dec 2015 70,426 miles

High level stop lamp not working

Fail 23 Dec 2015 70,426 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

High level stop lamp not working

Pass 8 Dec 2014 64,250 miles

offside front tyre worn on iner edge

Pass 10 Dec 2013 55,538 miles

offside rear indicator fading

Pass 11 Dec 2012 47,309 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 39,344 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 31,391 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 24,000 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

slight tear o/s wiper

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 UPD is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 UPD, 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 UPD is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 December 2006.

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