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MJ06 HGO

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

83,272 mi
Last recorded83,272 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ06 HGO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 83,272 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 17 Jun 2026 83,192 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 80,397 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 10 Jun 2025 80,397 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 77,619 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 18 Jun 2024 77,618 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2023 74,052 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 20 Jun 2023 74,052 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 70,781 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 68,110 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 29 Jun 2021 68,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 65,576 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 29 Jun 2020 65,576 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 62,569 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 59,681 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 56,690 miles

EXHAUST BRACKETS CORRODED

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 53,432 miles

Nearside Front TYRE EDGE WORN

Rear EXHAUST BRACKET CORRODED

Fail 13 Jun 2016 53,377 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front TYRE EDGE WORN

Rear EXHAUST BRACKET CORRODED

Pass 22 Jun 2015 50,315 miles

rear exhaust bracket corroded but still secure

Pass 12 Jun 2014 47,006 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 42,848 miles

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

o/s front tyre perishing

o/s rear tyre perishing

possible fault on stop light switch

Fail 9 Jul 2013 42,848 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

o/s front tyre perishing

o/s rear tyre perishing

possible fault on stop light switch

Pass 3 Jul 2012 37,811 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 31,527 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 23,617 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 13,139 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 HGO is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MJ06 HGO, 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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MJ06 HGO is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 April 2006.

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