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PX55 WBP

2006 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

99,354 mi
Last recorded99,354 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX55 WBP
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 12 Jan 2021 99,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective holes in lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened upper attatchment /advise further inspection on replacment of spring (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 99,244 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 99,242 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 98,863 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner sills and chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 96,505 miles

Front Oil leak engine

Fail 18 Dec 2017 96,505 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front Fuel system component leaking Fuel dripping off underside of engine (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak engine

Pass 28 Nov 2016 91,804 miles

boot lid lamp may have an intermitant fault .

brakes linings to be inspected

engine warning lamp illuminated on dash.

near side front head lamp showing condensation

off side front head lamps aim has been adjusted on setting number 1 , there may be an auto electrical fault on the head lamp / adjuster

there is a slight smell diesel fumes from the under side of vehicle no leak evident at time of inspection .

there is an oil leak

vehicle requiers a further service in relation oil leak and a possible fuel leak ,seek advice asap.

Fail 28 Nov 2016 91,803 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

boot lid lamp not illuminating

brakes linings to be inspected

engine warning lamp illuminated on dash.

near side front head lamp showing condensation

there is an oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2015 86,912 miles

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

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

front head lamps showing condensation

head lamp aim requiers slight adjustment

oil leak

Fail 7 Dec 2015 86,912 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front head lamps showing condensation

head lamp aim requiers slight adjustment

oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2014 80,682 miles

brake linings to be checked all round.

emissions checked and passed 0.63 + 0.63 no print given at time of test. if a print is requiered vehicle is to be represented after 18/12/2014 .

front tyre worn on edges , wheel tracking to be checked .

n/s/r tyre old and perished , manufactuered in 47 week 2005.

o/s/f suspension arm front bush showing deterioration .

undertray insecure

Fail 15 Dec 2014 80,682 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

brake linings to be checked all round.

emissions checked and passed 0.63 + 0.63 no print given at time of test. if a print is requiered vehicle is to be represented after 18/12/2014 .

front tyre worn on edges , wheel tracking to be checked .

n/s/r tyre old and perished , manufactuered in 47 week 2005.

o/s/f suspension arm front bush showing deterioration .

Pass 4 Dec 2013 71,081 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 71,081 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 65,358 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust box mounting strap broken

rear wiper blade split

Fail 3 Dec 2012 65,356 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

rear wiper blade split

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

nearside rear tyre at 10psi

rear exhaust box mounting strap broken

Pass 12 Dec 2011 56,673 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 47,270 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 38,660 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)

Fail 19 Feb 2010 38,660 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 28,882 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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PX55 WBP is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 PX55 WBP, 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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PX55 WBP is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 3 January 2006.

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