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HV06 LBY

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

138,884 mi
Last recorded138,884 miles
Recorded on19 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV06 LBY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 May 2024 138,884 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 128,731 miles

Front both brake pads low

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 15 May 2023 128,719 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front both brake pads low

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 19 May 2022 117,977 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective near box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both and wearing low inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 115,418 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear exhaust mounting missing

Fail 1 Jun 2021 115,414 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple deep cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear exhaust mounting missing

Pass 27 Jun 2020 112,540 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front directional indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear exhaust hanger broken/missing

Pass 1 Jul 2019 108,616 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 108,616 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 103,307 miles

Nearside driveshaft oil seal leaking.

Fail 21 Jun 2018 103,307 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front disc pads appear low : - recommend further inspection.

Nearside driveshaft oil seal leaking.

Offside rear tyre tread worn on limit and perishing : - recommend new.

Pass 26 Jun 2017 96,457 miles

offside front shock absorber leaking :- keep in check.

offside rear tyre tread getting low.

rear exhaust bracket missing but exhaust still secure.

Fail 26 Jun 2017 96,457 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)

offside front shock absorber leaking :- keep in check.

offside rear tyre tread getting low.

rear exhaust bracket missing but exhaust still secure.

Pass 11 May 2016 90,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

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

oil leak

Fail 11 May 2016 90,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Stop lamp not working all lamps (1.2.1b)

oil leak

Pass 6 May 2015 85,342 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust bracket missing but exhaust not insecure

Fail 6 May 2015 85,342 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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust bracket missing but exhaust not insecure

Pass 28 Apr 2014 79,432 miles

rear exhaust mounting missing but exhaust system still adequately surported

Pass 3 May 2013 72,449 miles

rear exhaust mounting missing but exhaust system adequately supported

Pass 11 May 2012 63,573 miles

Centre stop lamp inoperative, benefit of doubt given to vehicle presenter

Rear exhaust system mount broken, remainder of system secure.

Fail 11 May 2012 63,573 miles

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

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

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

Centre stop lamp inoperative, benefit of doubt given to vehicle presenter

Rear exhaust system mount broken, remainder of system secure.

Fail 11 Mar 2011 50,034 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear tyres low tread depth and perishing on side walls

Pass 11 Mar 2011 50,034 miles

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

rear tyres low tread depth and perishing on side walls

Pass 12 Mar 2010 36,927 miles

washer tubing under bonnet split

Pass 12 Mar 2009 23,008 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 23,008 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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HV06 LBY is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 HV06 LBY, 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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HV06 LBY is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 5 March 2006.

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