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HV56 HWT

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

85,313 mi
Last recorded85,313 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV56 HWT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2025 85,313 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 81,383 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 76,419 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 74,876 miles

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing And lower rusty (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing And lower rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 74,223 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 72,898 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 70,606 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 70,606 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 68,650 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 67,009 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 65,516 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 63,035 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s wiper blade split

n/s/r bumpstop missing

Fail 2 Sep 2014 63,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s wiper blade split

n/s/r bumpstop missing

Pass 27 Aug 2013 59,449 miles

n/s/r bumpstop missing

Pass 10 Aug 2012 50,281 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 42,542 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 33,710 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 25,967 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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HV56 HWT is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HV56 HWT, 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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HV56 HWT is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 September 2006.

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