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HJ56 KCA

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

73,469 mi
Last recorded73,469 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ56 KCA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 73,469 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2026 73,037 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2025 69,969 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2025 69,969 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 65,230 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2024 65,174 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working HI-LEVEL (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear AXLE BEAM BUMP STOPS MISSING

Pass 31 Aug 2023 60,847 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 59,020 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2022 59,020 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 57,947 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 55,997 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 55,997 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 53,635 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

oil staining on sump

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 4 Sep 2018 50,400 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

brake fluid level low

oil staining on sump

Pass 31 Aug 2017 46,704 miles

nearside front tyer worn on inside edge

slight engine oil leak

Fail 31 Aug 2017 46,704 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn on inside edge (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyer worn on inside edge

slight engine oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2016 43,082 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 43,082 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 39,168 miles

slight rougness in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 24 Aug 2015 39,159 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

slight rougness in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 1 Sep 2014 35,349 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 30,947 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre cracking in sidewall

nearside rear tyre cracking in sidewall

offside front tyre cracking in sidewall

offside rear tyre cracking in sidewall

slight engine oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2012 27,130 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 22,822 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 17,550 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 25 Aug 2009 14,127 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

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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HJ56 KCA is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 HJ56 KCA, 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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HJ56 KCA is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 September 2006.

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