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59 WHY

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

36,542 mi
Last recorded36,542 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration59 WHY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 36,542 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 32,779 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 32,778 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 28,544 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 25,268 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2022 25,267 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 20,857 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 19,421 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 19,350 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 18,355 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 17,235 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 15,960 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking in sidewall

slight noise from rear wheel bearings

Fail 21 Jul 2016 15,960 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking in sidewall

slight noise from rear wheel bearings

Pass 6 Aug 2015 14,674 miles

o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 7 Aug 2014 13,617 miles

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

rear wiper split

Fail 7 Aug 2014 13,585 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

rear wiper split

Pass 2 Aug 2013 12,524 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 11,404 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 11,747 miles

rear wiper blade split

Pass 28 Jul 2010 8,712 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 7,084 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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59 WHY is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 59 WHY, 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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59 WHY is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 7 August 2006.

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