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RF06 WFJ

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2020
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

151,809 mi
Last recorded151,809 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF06 WFJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2019 151,809 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2019 151,809 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2019 151,369 miles

Brake performance not tested due to tyre condition (1.2.1 (g))

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective does not function (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside 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 13 Aug 2018 141,400 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 141,400 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2017 134,878 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 134,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 129,674 miles

Advance corrosion on n/s outer sill

Front Inner 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)

Signs of coolant leak

Fail 11 Jul 2016 129,673 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Advance corrosion on n/s outer sill

Front Inner 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)

Signs of coolant leak

Pass 8 Jul 2015 121,717 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jul 2015 121,713 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2014 113,747 miles

Cannot check rear load space due to customers belonging.

Coolant level low.

N/S/F wiper blade worn.

Oil leak

Rear exhaust metal securing bracket excessively corroded and broken.

Pass 17 Jul 2013 104,040 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust silencer mounting strap broken

Surface corrosion to rear bumper crossmember

Pass 10 Jul 2012 93,342 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

cannot see condition/thickness of front brake pads

Fail 10 Jul 2012 93,342 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

cannot see condition/thickness of front brake pads

Pass 13 Jul 2011 68,642 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 68,642 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 50,332 miles

front pads appear low

small splits front wiper blades

Pass 20 Jul 2009 38,356 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

small stone chips in windscreen

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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RF06 WFJ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver 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 RF06 WFJ, 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 RF06 WFJ registered?

RF06 WFJ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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