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PL06 VWY

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,857 mi
Last recorded87,857 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL06 VWY
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2023 87,857 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 79,456 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2022 79,456 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 73,954 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2020 67,179 miles

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))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 51,203 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 51,203 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 36,992 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 25,848 miles

rear exhaust box mounting corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2016 12,982 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 12,681 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 11,570 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 10,535 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 9,402 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 7,444 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 5,578 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 5,578 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2009 4,419 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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PL06 VWY is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 PL06 VWY, 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 PL06 VWY registered?

PL06 VWY is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 July 2006.

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