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HY06 MKJ

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

146,771 mi
Last recorded146,771 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY06 MKJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 146,771 miles

Both headlamp lenses are deteriorated

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 May 2026 146,709 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both headlamp lenses are deteriorated

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2025 143,632 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin [both sides] (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front roadwheel is damaged

both headlamp lenses are deteriorated

Fail 1 May 2025 143,585 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin [both sides] (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front roadwheel is damaged

both headlamp lenses are deteriorated

Pass 24 Apr 2024 141,722 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2024 141,722 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 139,408 miles

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

Offside Front tyre is worn on inner edge

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 138,010 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 136,683 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 136,093 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 136,093 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 134,170 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 130,364 miles

both front tyres are wearing on inner edges

Pass 9 Feb 2016 129,047 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 122,091 miles

n/s/r tyre worn close to the wear bars

o/s/f lower arm bush is split

o/s/r tyre worn to the wear bars

rear coil springs are rusty

rear silencer has a rusty mount , has been welded to the box

Fail 18 Feb 2015 122,091 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r tyre worn close to the wear bars

o/s/f lower arm bush is split

o/s/r tyre worn to the wear bars

rear coil springs are rusty

rear silencer has a rusty mount , has been welded to the box

Pass 7 Mar 2014 113,560 miles

o/s/f lower arm front bush split

o/s/f tyre looks low on the inner edge ,raised tred type tyre

oil on the gearbox , possibly from the n/s drive shaft oil seal

possible fault with the brake lights

rear coil springs rusty at the bottom

rear exhaust mount broken and welded to the rear exhaust box outer skin

Pass 25 Feb 2013 102,530 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 28 Feb 2012 91,669 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

knocking on front

Fail 27 Feb 2012 91,624 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

knocking on front

Fail 16 Feb 2011 78,161 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 16 Feb 2011 78,161 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 18 Feb 2010 66,183 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

slight play side to side in the top of the steering colomn

Pass 18 Feb 2010 66,183 miles

slight play side to side in the top of the steering colomn

Pass 3 Mar 2009 52,567 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 52,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

condensation in n/s headlamp.

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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HY06 MKJ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 HY06 MKJ, 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 HY06 MKJ registered?

HY06 MKJ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 11 March 2006.

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