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HW56 HBN

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

74,326 mi
Last recorded74,326 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 74,326 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing several small cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 72,958 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 70,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 66,690 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lamps outer lenses deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall [ cord not exposed ] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 63,822 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened slightly bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Beam image defused , u/v damaged . boarder line pass . (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated ferrule slightly corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slightly distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output beam image slightly defused , u/v damaged (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated ferrule slightly corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear suspension bump stop missing

Pass 3 Mar 2021 61,787 miles

Both rear bump stops missing

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened Slightly bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Slightly distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2021 61,787 miles

Both rear bump stops missing

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened Slightly bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Slightly distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 60,141 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Both Suspension Bump Stops Missing

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 60,141 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Both Suspension Bump Stops Missing

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 55,903 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension bump stop missing

Pass 12 Mar 2018 51,344 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 45,882 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 41,058 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 35,954 miles

Indicator / headlamp / wash wipe switch is faulty , headlamps or washers can operate without request .

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 35,954 miles

Indicator / headlamp / wash wipe switch is faulty , headlamps or washers can operate without request .

Pass 4 Mar 2014 30,996 miles

Both rear tyres perishing.

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 25,840 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 20,526 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 14,826 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 9,906 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 9,882 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 9,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 HBN is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HBN, 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 HBN registered?

HW56 HBN is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 December 2006.

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