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MD55 HRU

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,877 mi
Last recorded48,877 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD55 HRU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 48,877 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2026 48,877 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 47,231 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 45,215 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 43,406 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2023 43,406 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 40,999 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 38,798 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 37,707 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 34,819 miles

rear tyre treads cracked

Pass 23 Jan 2018 30,644 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 26,287 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 21,873 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 21,873 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 17,870 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 17,870 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 13,248 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 13,248 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 10,108 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 8,578 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 6,755 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 5,394 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 5,394 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 4,244 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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MD55 HRU is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MD55 HRU, 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 MD55 HRU registered?

MD55 HRU is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 26 January 2006.

Is MD55 HRU safe to buy?

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