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MC56 HTF

2006 Citroen C3

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

87,165 mi
Last recorded87,165 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC56 HTF
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 87,165 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2025 84,696 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 84,553 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 83,600 miles

slight corrosion evident on under body

Pass 13 Aug 2020 82,467 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn inner &outer edges with cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn inner & outer edges with cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 81,214 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge boyh front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 79,304 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 77,423 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 77,423 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 74,478 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 74,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 69,611 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 69,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high adjusted (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high adjusted (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 64,448 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 63,122 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 58,226 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 23 Jul 2012 54,225 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre slight scuff on sidewall

Nearside rear wheel arch damaged

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 48,253 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 48,194 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 42,717 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 42,717 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 32,823 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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MC56 HTF is a 2006 Citroen C3 in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 MC56 HTF, 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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MC56 HTF is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 December 2006.

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