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HW56 GRK

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

74,334 mi
Last recorded74,334 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW56 GRK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2019 74,334 miles

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

advise condition of n/s/f outer door handle

both headlamp lenses, slightly deteriorated

front under tray fitted, limiting view

n/s/f inner wheel arch shield slightly loose

o/s headlamp beam image and output slightly reduced output intensity

Fail 5 Nov 2019 74,326 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

advise condition of n/s/f outer door handle

both headlamp lenses, slightly deteriorated

front under tray fitted, limiting view

n/s/f inner wheel arch shield slightly loose

o/s headlamp beam image and output slightly reduced output intensity

Pass 5 Nov 2018 67,711 miles

high level brake light not working

Fail 2 Nov 2018 67,711 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

high level brake light not working

Pass 7 Nov 2017 61,604 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 54,841 miles

WET test

Pass 1 Apr 2015 42,658 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 31,965 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside rear bump stop missing

Pass 2 Apr 2013 21,480 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 14,346 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 13,273 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 10,920 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 10,920 miles

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 Oct 2009 8,356 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 GRK is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GRK, 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 GRK registered?

HW56 GRK is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 October 2006.

Is HW56 GRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW56 GRK shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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