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SO06 WXV

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,464 mi
Last recorded78,464 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO06 WXV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 78,464 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Apr 2018 78,464 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Feb 2018 78,083 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Feb 2018 77,990 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Mar 2017 73,238 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2017 73,238 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 68,516 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 68,498 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 62,088 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 62,087 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 58,712 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 53,352 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear brake has very slight bind.

Pass 25 Aug 2011 44,559 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 37,279 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 29,164 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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SO06 WXV is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SO06 WXV, 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 SO06 WXV registered?

SO06 WXV is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 15 August 2006.

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