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HJ06 LHV

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

71,531 mi
Last recorded71,531 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ06 LHV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 71,531 miles

Chassis, suspension, steering and brake components have corrosion and deterioration

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

Fail 17 Mar 2025 71,531 miles

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

Chassis, suspension, steering and brake components have corrosion and deterioration

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 67,447 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 67,447 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 63,545 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2023 63,545 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 60,174 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 57,056 miles

Coil spring corroded rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2021 57,056 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 53,753 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

nearside rear bump stop missing

Fail 19 Mar 2020 53,715 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

nearside rear bump stop missing

Pass 2 Mar 2019 48,461 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 44,439 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 36,557 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 18 Mar 2017 36,557 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 9 Mar 2016 29,806 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 27,669 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 25,019 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 25,016 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 22,444 miles

rear tyre walls deteriorating

Pass 14 Mar 2012 20,935 miles

offside front tyre wall deteriorated

Pass 16 Mar 2011 19,215 miles

all tyres perishing

Fail 16 Mar 2011 19,215 miles

all tyres perishing

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 17,550 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 15,815 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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HJ06 LHV is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc 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 HJ06 LHV, 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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HJ06 LHV is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 March 2006.

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