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HW56 HBL

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

85,160 mi
Last recorded85,160 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 85,160 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2020 85,160 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 83,975 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 79,210 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 10 Jun 2019 79,210 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 67,388 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 67,388 miles

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

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 62,754 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 62,399 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 58,001 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 56,125 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 49,938 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 43,943 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 38,543 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 33,681 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 28,148 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 19,987 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 HBL 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 HBL, 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 HBL registered?

HW56 HBL is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 December 2006.

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