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HV06 SWJ

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,000 mi
Last recorded76,000 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV06 SWJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2019 76,000 miles

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

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

nearside rear bump stop missing

Fail 25 Nov 2019 76,000 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear bump stop missing

Pass 13 Nov 2018 74,038 miles

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

Nearside Rear BUMP STOP MISSING

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

Fail 13 Nov 2018 74,038 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear BUMP STOP MISSING

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

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 72,358 miles

Offside Front tyre on limit

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 58,063 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 55,836 miles

undertrays and wheel trims fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Apr 2015 52,180 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Apr 2014 48,595 miles

rear indicators discoloured slightly

Fail 25 Apr 2014 48,595 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear indicators discoloured slightly

Pass 19 Apr 2013 44,727 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 38,229 miles

front brake pads appear low

nearside front brake discs worn

Pass 18 Apr 2011 31,250 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 31,250 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 21,806 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 13,518 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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HV06 SWJ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HV06 SWJ, 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 SWJ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 March 2006.

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