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HY56 JWV

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,880 mi
Last recorded71,880 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY56 JWV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 71,880 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2025 70,107 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 24 Aug 2024 68,700 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2023 65,160 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 59,396 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 42,643 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 32,725 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 32,658 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 20,503 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 14,743 miles

Nearside Front Anti roll bar link has minor play

Nearside Front shock absorber weeping

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 14,266 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both starting to corode (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 13,422 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 13,422 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 12,273 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 12,273 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 11,577 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 10,816 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 9,575 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 8,892 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 7,107 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 5,304 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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HY56 JWV is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HY56 JWV, 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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HY56 JWV is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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