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HW06 MGY

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

105,427 mi
Last recorded105,427 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW06 MGY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 105,427 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2026 105,427 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 104,068 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 104,068 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 102,307 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 100,281 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 100,281 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 98,543 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 95,597 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 94,289 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 92,186 miles

Noises and Vibrations coming from Power Steering Motor, requires investigation/replacement

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed In Tolerance But Requires Replacement ASAP (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 92,186 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed In Tolerance But Requires Replacement ASAP (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 87,678 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 24 May 2017 83,939 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Both Tyres cracking on edges

Pass 3 May 2016 77,086 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking on edges and worn thin on inner edge

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front tyre cracking on edges and bold on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack on edges

Pass 19 May 2015 71,613 miles

Both Front Tyres starting to crack on edges

Offside Front Trackrod Inner Ballend has slight play

Offside Front Tyre worn thin on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre Starting to crack on edges

Pass 7 May 2014 65,680 miles

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

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

O/S/F wiper split at end.

Rear wiper has no rubber blade.

Pass 22 May 2013 59,751 miles

Nearside rear bump stop is missing

Offside rear bump stop is missing

Rear exhuast bracket has corroded through , but exhuast is adequately supported

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 May 2012 55,307 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 49,374 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 49,374 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2010 37,112 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 22,830 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 MGY is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 MGY, 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 MGY registered?

HW06 MGY is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 June 2006.

Is HW06 MGY safe to buy?

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