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BL06 WXM

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

81,240 mi
Last recorded81,240 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL06 WXM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 81,240 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 75,559 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2024 75,552 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 74,431 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 74,416 miles

Front Position lamp not working both side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced len faded (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 72,658 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces of brake discs corroding. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust mounting. (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 72,658 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces of brake discs corroding. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear indicators white. (4.4.3 (a))

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

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust mounting. (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 70,665 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces of brake discs corroding. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust mounting. (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 68,301 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 66,673 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 63,338 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust box mounting. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 60,985 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Jan 2017 58,033 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 54,854 miles

both front and rear tyre side walls perishing/cracking.

Pass 12 Feb 2015 52,197 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 51,427 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 50,783 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 49,824 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 44,302 miles

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

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

front winscreen wipers split

Pass 13 Jul 2009 30,949 miles

Dent in n/s/f wing.

Front pads low.

O/s/f brake disc distorted.

Fail 13 Jul 2009 30,949 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Dent in n/s/f wing.

Front pads low.

O/s/f brake disc distorted.

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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BL06 WXM is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red 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 BL06 WXM, 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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BL06 WXM is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 July 2006.

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