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HW55 JBE

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

79,628 mi
Last recorded79,628 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW55 JBE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 79,628 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2026 79,628 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Oct 2025 75,553 miles

Both sides front tyres wearing low

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

Fail 6 Oct 2025 75,553 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Both sides front tyres wearing low

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 71,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 71,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 64,213 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 64,213 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 58,018 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 58,018 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 52,546 miles

Central Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing STRONG ADVISORY (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 52,546 miles

Central Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing STRONG ADVISORY (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 48,845 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2019 45,204 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 44,053 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 42,668 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 42,668 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 41,378 miles

front tyres worn on edge

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 13 Aug 2015 39,442 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 36,684 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 34,174 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2013 34,174 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 31,555 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 28,894 miles

both front tyres perished

Pass 13 Aug 2010 23,939 miles

all tyres starting to perish

Pass 19 Aug 2009 18,628 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 17,227 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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HW55 JBE is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 HW55 JBE, 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 HW55 JBE registered?

HW55 JBE is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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