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LV06 HWT

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

95,701 mi
Last recorded95,701 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV06 HWT
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2026 95,701 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 85,826 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2025 85,825 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 81,295 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 79,099 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 77,698 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 77,698 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 74,974 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 74,161 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jun 2020 74,161 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 70,610 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 68,289 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 66,668 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 64,372 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer mounting broken

windscreen has light scoring

Fail 28 Jun 2016 64,372 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust silencer mounting broken

windscreen has light scoring

Pass 15 Jul 2015 58,670 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 58,670 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

high level stop light n/w

Fail 19 Jun 2015 19,382 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre has minor sidewall damage by either being run flat or low on pressure for a while

Pass 23 Jun 2014 50,299 miles

offside rear tyre slightly distorted on tread

Fail 25 Jun 2013 46,808 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 46,808 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 40,826 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 38,241 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 32,582 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 24,010 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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LV06 HWT is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 LV06 HWT, 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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LV06 HWT is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 8 May 2006.

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