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HK56 DDV

2006 Citroen C3

Orange Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

109,289 mi
Last recorded109,289 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK56 DDV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 109,289 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2026 109,289 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2025 107,784 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 106,546 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 104,350 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 104,350 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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 29 Mar 2022 102,680 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged. (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing low on edges, o/s perished & minor cuts in tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 102,621 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both & worn low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 100,374 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

advise coolant header tank has no coolant showing

Fail 12 Oct 2020 100,374 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

advise coolant header tank has no coolant showing

Pass 7 Oct 2019 95,678 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning non obligatory lamp has a bulb out (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both rear seats collapsed at time of test and boot and back seat area full rear adult seat belts not tested

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres outer walls perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 95,677 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning non obligatory lamp has a bulb out (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both rear seats collapsed at time of test and boot and back seat area full rear adult seat belts not tested

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres outer walls perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 91,585 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Damage to quarter/arch

Pass 9 Oct 2017 88,184 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 83,892 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 79,456 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Oct 2015 79,456 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported back box (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Centre section of exhaust in poor condition

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear not able to test seat due to obstacles

Pass 21 Nov 2014 75,539 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside front tyre worn close to the legal limit and very low on edges

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Oct 2013 69,396 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 69,396 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 63,295 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 55,265 miles

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

N/S/F tyre bold on inner edge

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2011 55,265 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

N/S/F tyre bold on inner edge

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 45,313 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 28,800 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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HK56 DDV is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Orange with a 1,398cc diesel 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 HK56 DDV, 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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HK56 DDV is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 November 2006.

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