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HW06 BPO

2006 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

72,296 mi
Last recorded72,296 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW06 BPO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2023 72,296 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2023 72,296 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sun visor insecure (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 69,199 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 65,868 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2021 65,868 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 62,411 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 62,411 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 59,863 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 56,591 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 54,712 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 52,003 miles

rear exhaust support hanger / strap corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2017 51,939 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 48,535 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on the outer edge

wet when tested

Pass 2 Mar 2015 46,228 miles

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

engine management light on

nearside front disc rusted

nearside front inner arch liner loose

Pass 12 Mar 2014 43,893 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front inner wheel arch liner insecure

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 40,260 miles

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

Nearside front inner wheel arch liner insecure

Nearside front tyre perished (cords not yet exposed)

Fail 21 Mar 2013 40,260 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside front inner wheel arch liner insecure

Nearside front tyre perished (cords not yet exposed)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 34,865 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 29,930 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 23,964 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 23,964 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 17,839 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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HW06 BPO is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HW06 BPO, 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 HW06 BPO registered?

HW06 BPO is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 March 2006.

Is HW06 BPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW06 BPO shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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