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MK06 HLA

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

86,164 mi
Last recorded86,164 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK06 HLA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 86,164 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust leak from back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2025 76,333 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2025 76,333 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 73,504 miles

Nearside Front Body component slightly loose wheel arch liner loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 69,036 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres cracking on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 69,023 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres cracking on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 65,818 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 62,461 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 57,721 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 57,721 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 52,481 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 45,534 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 45,534 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 38,445 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 38,441 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 31,825 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 25,159 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 25,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2013 22,939 miles

Oil leak

all 4 tyres slight perrishing on side walls

Pass 18 Oct 2012 21,423 miles

cut in sidewall nearside front tyre but not to cords

Pass 12 Aug 2011 19,465 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 19,465 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 4 Jun 2010 16,780 miles

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

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

small cut in side wall near side front tyre

Pass 4 Jun 2010 16,780 miles

small cut in side wall near side front tyre

Pass 8 May 2009 14,629 miles

n/s front tyre outer wall scuffed

Fail 8 May 2009 14,629 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s front tyre outer wall scuffed

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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MK06 HLA is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 MK06 HLA, 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 MK06 HLA registered?

MK06 HLA is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 10 May 2006.

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