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HW56 FZH

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

69,934 mi
Last recorded69,934 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW56 FZH
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 69,934 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Aug 2025 69,934 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure exhaust mount detached (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation intermittent functionality only (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn smooth on both edges meaning there is not 1.6mm or more across centre 75% of treaded area (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn smooth on both edges meaning there is not 1.6mm or more across centre 75% of treaded area (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advisory (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Sep 2024 65,040 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on edges [both] (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front roll bar link gaiter perishing

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and several cuts [ cord not exposed at test ] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides

both headlight lenses deteriorating

Pass 3 Aug 2023 60,608 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2023 60,608 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 57,243 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 53,038 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Oct 2020 49,488 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 45,269 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 45,269 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 41,853 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 37,753 miles

All 4 Tyres starting to crack

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 35,195 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 32,858 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 30,580 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 28,258 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 25,900 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 22,875 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall perished

Pass 27 Oct 2010 18,580 miles

front brake pads approx 3-4mm

nearside front tyre perishing outer sidewall

Fail 27 Oct 2010 18,580 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

front brake pads approx 3-4mm

nearside front tyre perishing outer sidewall

Pass 21 Oct 2009 15,510 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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HW56 FZH is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FZH, 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 FZH registered?

HW56 FZH is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 October 2006.

Is HW56 FZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW56 FZH shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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