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ST55 HWA

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

99,975 mi
Last recorded99,975 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST55 HWA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2020 99,975 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened mount corroded and slightly stiff on movement (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 97,350 miles

Front subframe corroded

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

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

Rear sill end/arches corroded

underbody corrosion

Fail 1 Aug 2019 97,350 miles

Front subframe corroded

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

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

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

Rear sill end/arches corroded

underbody corrosion

Pass 18 Jul 2018 94,274 miles

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

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

offside cv boot has pinhole

Fail 17 Jul 2018 94,273 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

offside cv boot has pinhole

Pass 8 Aug 2017 91,650 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 Jul 2016 88,576 miles

n/s/f o/s/f and n/s/r tyres cracking on outer edges

Fail 28 Jul 2016 88,567 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f o/s/f and n/s/r tyres cracking on outer edges

Pass 29 Aug 2015 86,591 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 84,963 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted on inside

Pass 15 Oct 2013 83,051 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

osf wheel binding slightly

Fail 14 Oct 2013 83,049 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

osf wheel binding slightly

Pass 12 Oct 2012 80,802 miles

rear bump stops missing os & ns

Fail 12 Oct 2012 80,802 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

rear bump stops missing os & ns

Pass 23 Dec 2011 71,912 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 57,070 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 42,326 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 29,836 miles

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

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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ST55 HWA is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ST55 HWA, 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 ST55 HWA registered?

ST55 HWA is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 18 January 2006.

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