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HW06 HBD

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

77,539 mi
Last recorded77,539 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW06 HBD
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2026 77,539 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2025 71,937 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 68,444 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 66,782 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2023 66,782 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre and perishing

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

Pass 17 Sep 2022 56,405 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 51,621 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 46,284 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 46,284 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb faded white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside damp inside headlight lens

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust outer casing corroded and deteriorated

Pass 23 May 2019 40,089 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 39,217 miles

Central Exhaust Silencer starting to shell

Rear Exhaust Silencer starting to shell

Pass 26 Apr 2018 33,673 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 28,119 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 22,647 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 17,021 miles

Centre Exhaust Silencer starting to shell

Rear Exhaust Silencer starting to shell

Fail 13 Apr 2015 16,733 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 10,055 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 8,921 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 7,793 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 6,796 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 5,745 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 4,300 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 HBD is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 HW06 HBD, 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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HW06 HBD is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 29 April 2006.

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