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ST55 WXO

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,581 mi
Last recorded123,581 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST55 WXO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 123,581 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 123,571 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2015 105,187 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2015 105,187 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2014 90,567 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 90,567 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 70,306 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 52,237 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 52,237 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 39,746 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 10 Mar 2011 39,746 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 39,328 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 34,191 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 34,191 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 26,700 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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ST55 WXO is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ST55 WXO, 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 ST55 WXO registered?

ST55 WXO is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 17 February 2006.

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