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RJ06 HFW

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

59,813 mi
Last recorded59,813 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ06 HFW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 59,813 miles

Both front lower suspension arms front bushes perished

Front brake discs worn

Headlight lenses deteriorated - pattern weak

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

Pass 23 Jul 2025 57,353 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

suspect front brake pads low

Pass 23 Jul 2024 55,889 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 55,446 miles

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

surface corrosion springs

Pass 23 Nov 2022 53,378 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 48,421 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 43,629 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 40,058 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 40,058 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 35,935 miles

surface corrosion front subframe,rearaxle,shockers,springs

Fail 21 Nov 2018 35,935 miles

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

both rear tyres very perished

front brake pads wearing

surface corrosion front subframe,rearaxle,shockers,springs

Pass 6 Nov 2017 31,828 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 31,828 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 26,293 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 22,911 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 21,726 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 20,167 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

nsf tyre soft when presented for test.

Pass 12 Nov 2013 20,167 miles

nsf tyre soft when presented for test.

Pass 10 Nov 2012 17,182 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 13,140 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 8,884 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 14,193 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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RJ06 HFW is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc 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 RJ06 HFW, 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 RJ06 HFW registered?

RJ06 HFW is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 May 2006.

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