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HV06 XNS

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

52,575 mi
Last recorded52,575 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV06 XNS
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 52,575 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 47,362 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket missing (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 42,236 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2024 42,230 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 37,301 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 31,569 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 27,595 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 25,046 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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 1 Apr 2019 20,856 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 19,001 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 18,415 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 20 Mar 2017 18,415 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 24 Mar 2016 17,620 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 16,642 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Mar 2014 15,478 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 14,114 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 12,727 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 10,806 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 8,921 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 6,737 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 XNS is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 XNS, 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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What year was HV06 XNS registered?

HV06 XNS is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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