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SB56 HWO

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

49,961 mi
Last recorded49,961 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB56 HWO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2025 49,961 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust is corroded

sump is corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2025 49,960 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust is corroded

sump is corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2023 48,340 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2023 48,298 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2022 46,084 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear rear crash bar damaged

Fail 16 Dec 2022 46,084 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear rear crash bar damaged

Pass 17 Dec 2021 43,682 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 43,682 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 40,615 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 40,615 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 36,988 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 33,730 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 33,727 miles

Exhaust system insecure front (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 31,113 miles

Offside Front Tread depth 2mm

Offside Front Tyre slightly perished cracks in shoulder of tyre

Fail 5 Dec 2017 31,113 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tread depth 2mm

Offside Front Tyre slightly perished cracks in shoulder of tyre

Pass 30 Nov 2016 28,488 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Nov 2016 28,488 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre bulged (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175x65x14.run flat damaged side wall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Nov 2015 25,766 miles

all four tyres cracking badly at sidewalls

Pass 27 Nov 2014 22,851 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 20,172 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 17,275 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 17,273 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 14,501 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 14,500 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 12,008 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 9,352 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 9,352 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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SB56 HWO is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 SB56 HWO, 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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SB56 HWO is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 November 2006.

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