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HW56 EXJ

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

53,955 mi
Last recorded53,955 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW56 EXJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2019 53,955 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 48,916 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 44,851 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre badly perished no cords exposed

Fail 8 Aug 2017 44,851 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre badly perished no cords exposed

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 39,360 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 39,360 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc nsf outer driveshaft (2.5.C.1a)

osr number plate light cover missing. front brake pads worn osf tyre worn on both edges

Pass 30 Jul 2015 34,782 miles

N/S/R tyre cracking.

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 30,747 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 30,747 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

osf shockabsorber weaping replace in six months,replace osr tyre in next 3 months tyre cracking,rear blade split

Pass 20 Aug 2013 27,153 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/R tyre perishing.

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 23,668 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 19,427 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 16,101 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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HW56 EXJ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HW56 EXJ, 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 HW56 EXJ registered?

HW56 EXJ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2006.

Is HW56 EXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW56 EXJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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