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HW56 FZJ

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

84,519 mi
Last recorded84,519 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW56 FZJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2022 84,519 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 85,499 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both rear number plate lights not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 74,299 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 65,880 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2020 65,879 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 59,618 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 58,019 miles

Near side front road wheel slightly damaged

Off side front seat belt slow to retract

Pass 11 Jul 2017 51,573 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2017 51,572 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 40,639 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 38,599 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

unable to see brake pads

Pass 25 Sep 2014 36,113 miles

ALL TYRES CRACKING UP ON SIDE WALLS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 30,387 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 25,720 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear wiper deteriorated

Pass 22 Oct 2010 20,631 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 14,686 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 14,347 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 FZJ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 FZJ, 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 FZJ registered?

HW56 FZJ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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