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MJ06 HGK

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

86,523 mi
Last recorded86,523 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ06 HGK
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 86,523 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2026 86,497 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2025 85,977 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 84,989 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 84,386 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 May 2022 83,315 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 82,445 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 May 2020 80,786 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 79,056 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 76,270 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 73,688 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 70,580 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 67,609 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 4 Jun 2014 45,917 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 65,657 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 May 2013 61,950 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

passenger air bag switched off ( light illuminated )

Pass 23 May 2012 56,960 miles

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front nearside tyre side wall cut

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 19 May 2012 56,908 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Outer skin corroded & falling off back box

Rear springs corroded

Slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Tow bar electrics not tested

Pass 21 May 2011 52,756 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 50,141 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 50,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

oil leak from transmission

Pass 24 Jul 2009 40,235 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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MJ06 HGK is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MJ06 HGK, 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 MJ06 HGK registered?

MJ06 HGK is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 June 2006.

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