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HW56 FZN

2006 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,951 mi
Last recorded126,951 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW56 FZN
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 126,951 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Bump stop missing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Bump stop missing

Pass 24 Jul 2023 121,827 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH Front lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear N/S/R and O/S/R bump stops missing

Fail 24 Jul 2023 121,827 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH Front lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear N/S/R and O/S/R bump stops missing

Pass 21 Jul 2022 116,563 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge ()

both rear suspension bump stops are missing

Fail 21 Jul 2022 116,563 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge ()

both rear suspension bump stops are missing

Pass 26 Jul 2021 112,137 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess has slightly restricted free movement (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 Jul 2021 112,137 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess has slightly restricted free movement (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Jul 2020 110,223 miles

Engine Light On With Depollution fault

Offside Front Knocking Noise, Suspect Top Mount Worn

Offside Indicator Has No self Cancel

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Suspension Bump Stops Missing

Fail 29 Jul 2020 110,223 miles

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

Engine Light On With Depollution fault

Offside Front Knocking Noise, Suspect Top Mount Worn

Offside Indicator Has No self Cancel

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Suspension Bump Stops Missing

Pass 13 Jun 2019 104,491 miles

Engine Light On

Nearside Front Headlamp slight defused

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

Offside Front Headlamp slightly defused

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2 ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Jun 2019 104,491 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Engine Light On

Nearside Front Headlamp slight defused

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

Offside Front Headlamp slightly defused

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2 ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 95,018 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

both rear suspension bump stops missing

rear silencer bracket broken

Fail 22 Jun 2018 95,018 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

both rear suspension bump stops missing

rear silencer bracket broken

Pass 26 Jun 2017 83,068 miles

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

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

both rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 24 Jun 2016 69,995 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 58,406 miles

Both Rear Tyres Starting to crack on edges

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre starting to crack on edges

Nearside Rear Suspensiuon Bump stop missing

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Trackrod Inner Ballend has slight play

Offside Front Wiper blade starting to split at top

Fail 17 Jun 2015 58,406 miles

Both Rear Tyres Starting to crack on edges

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre starting to crack on edges

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

Nearside Rear Suspensiuon Bump stop missing

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Trackrod Inner Ballend has slight play

Offside Front Wiper blade starting to split at top

Pass 17 Jun 2014 45,460 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

O/S/F tyre tyre baulding on inner edge.

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 32,456 miles

nsr bumpstop missing

Pass 19 Jun 2012 23,355 miles

cut in nsf tyre

Fail 22 Jun 2011 18,418 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 18,418 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 8,606 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 7,403 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 FZN is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HW56 FZN, 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 FZN registered?

HW56 FZN is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 October 2006.

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