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HW56 GTZ

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

68,152 mi
Last recorded68,152 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2022 68,152 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged cover (

Fail 22 Jul 2022 68,152 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged cover (

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 63,987 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged cover ()

Pass 15 Feb 2020 57,608 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2020 57,600 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 39,997 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 39,900 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 29,069 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 26,926 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 19 Dec 2016 26,926 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 25,587 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 25,587 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2014 24,263 miles

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

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

both front tyres are in poor condition

Fail 9 Dec 2014 24,263 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

both front tyres are in poor condition

Pass 10 Dec 2013 22,606 miles

all four tyres starting to perish

Pass 10 Dec 2012 19,587 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 16,101 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 12,090 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 8,959 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 GTZ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 GTZ, 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 GTZ registered?

HW56 GTZ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 December 2006.

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