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PL06 WVE

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

47,047 mi
Last recorded47,047 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL06 WVE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2024 47,047 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 46,959 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2023 46,959 miles

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 44,585 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2022 44,584 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 41,899 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation on lense (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 39,402 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 39,402 miles

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

Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 36,980 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2019 36,980 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 34,046 miles

Central Rear high level stop light not working

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

Offside Rear the outer side wall if tyre is slightly perished

Rear wiper blade rubber is deteriorated

Fail 25 Jun 2018 34,046 miles

Central Rear high level stop light not working

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear the outer side wall if tyre is slightly perished

Rear wiper blade rubber is deteriorated

Pass 29 Jun 2017 31,747 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin about 2/3 worn but still serviceable (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn close to the 2mm marks in the tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin about 2/3 worn but still serviceable (3.5.1g)

the rear high level stop light is not working

the rear wiper blade rubber is deteriorated

Pass 27 Jun 2016 29,122 miles

Centre Rear the high level stop light is not working

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

Offside Rear tyre is slightly perished on the outer side wall of tyre

Fail 27 Jun 2016 29,122 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on the outer side wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Centre Rear the high level stop light is not working

Nearside Front tyre is getting worn down close to the 2mm marks in the tread

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

Offside Rear tyre is slightly perished on the outer side wall of tyre

the rear mounting bracket on rear silencer box is broken ( but system is still secured)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 26,941 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 25,176 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 23,621 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 22,098 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 20,231 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 17,222 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 14,103 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 WVE is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WVE, 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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PL06 WVE is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 July 2006.

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