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HW06 HJZ

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

64,191 mi
Last recorded64,191 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW06 HJZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 64,191 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2025 64,191 miles

Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2024 62,308 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 59,561 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2023 59,561 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 57,175 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2021 55,078 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 54,105 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 54,105 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 51,638 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 48,337 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 44,561 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 44,561 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 41,134 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Jul 2016 41,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and offside (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Jul 2015 37,222 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Jul 2015 37,222 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jul 2014 33,831 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside front and offside rear tyre treads mionr plits

signs of corrosion rear exhaust

Fail 4 Jul 2014 33,831 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

nearside front and offside rear tyre treads mionr plits

signs of corrosion rear exhaust

Pass 2 Jul 2013 31,517 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 31,517 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 28,210 miles

front brake pads low

offside front tyre outer wall wearing nearside rear tyre outer wall wearing

Fail 17 Jul 2012 28,194 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake pads low

offside front tyre outer wall wearing nearside rear tyre outer wall wearing

Pass 28 Jun 2011 22,831 miles

n/s front track rod end has slight play

Pass 24 Jun 2010 17,865 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2009 11,746 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 HJZ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HJZ, 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 HJZ registered?

HW06 HJZ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 19 June 2006.

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