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MK56 WVX

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

121,928 mi
Last recorded121,928 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK56 WVX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 121,928 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2019 13,900 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 108,428 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jul 2018 108,428 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 97,685 miles

Offside Front shockabsorber leaking

Fail 25 Jul 2017 97,681 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour offside & nearside rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Central stop lamp not working

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Offside Front shockabsorber leaking

centre rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 26 Jul 2016 86,358 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread depth at 1.60mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Link end has movement

Fail 25 Jul 2016 86,358 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread depth at 1.60mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Link end has movement

Pass 24 Jul 2015 75,493 miles

nearside rear indicator bulb colour faded

Fail 20 Jul 2015 75,416 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed could lead to sudden deflation (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

nearside front anti roll bar end link has movement in lower ball joint

nearside rear indicator bulb colour faded

Pass 14 Jul 2014 67,782 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 58,666 miles

Nearside seat belt partial test child seat fitted.

Water condensation inside nearside headlamp.

Fail 26 Jul 2013 58,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside seat belt partial test child seat fitted.

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Water condensation inside nearside headlamp.

Fail 26 Jul 2013 58,664 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside front tyre outer wall cut.

Nearside seat belt partial test child seat fitted.

Offside rear tyre nail in tread,uneven tread 2mm.

Spare tyre flat.

Water condensation inside nearside headlamp.

Pass 26 Jul 2012 48,099 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 48,099 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 36,008 miles

Nearside and offside front brake pads low.

Pass 28 Jul 2010 24,788 miles

High level brake lamp inop

Pass 1 Oct 2009 19,040 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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MK56 WVX is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 MK56 WVX, 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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MK56 WVX is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 September 2006.

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