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HV56 XHT

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

37,736 mi
Last recorded37,736 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV56 XHT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 37,736 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 34,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2/3mm tread (175/65/14) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2/3mm tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 33,948 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES OUR 17-18 YEARS OLD date codes 35/06 x3 11/05 x1

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread and badly cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and 4mm tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread and badly cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 4mm tread and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 33,823 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH Front tyres on 3 mm wear bars 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 33,725 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 33,343 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 30,105 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 27,973 miles

both front tyres on 3mm only 175/65/14

Pass 16 Oct 2017 27,245 miles

both front tyres on 3mm only 175/65/14

Pass 4 Oct 2016 26,428 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 25,843 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 24,662 miles

front brake pads appear low

Pass 8 Oct 2013 22,969 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 20,974 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 19,245 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 16,701 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 13,594 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 13,594 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 XHT is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 XHT, 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 HV56 XHT registered?

HV56 XHT is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 October 2006.

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