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SY06 WSL

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

54,815 mi
Last recorded54,815 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY06 WSL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 54,815 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 54,815 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 48,462 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion to the upper of shock absorber (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Feb 2024 48,377 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring insecure fouling the body (not seated correctly) (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion to the upper of shock absorber (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 42,875 miles

slight uneven wear on both front tyres

Fail 24 Jan 2023 42,792 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

slight uneven wear on both front tyres

Pass 9 Feb 2022 38,517 miles

oil leak

Fail 9 Feb 2022 38,517 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2021 36,105 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Feb 2020 34,661 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 34,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 30,660 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 30,659 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2018 24,704 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 20,397 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 18,096 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 16,199 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 14,226 miles

nearside front tyre has cut in sidewall not deep enough to reveale ply or cords

Pass 12 Mar 2013 13,093 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre has cut in sidewall not deep enough to reveale ply or cords

Pass 12 Mar 2012 12,233 miles

nearside front tyre has cut in sidewall not deep enough to reveale ply or cords

Pass 16 Mar 2011 11,305 miles

offside w/wiper blade rubber slightly torn

Fail 16 Mar 2011 11,305 miles

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

offside w/wiper blade rubber slightly torn

Pass 22 Mar 2010 9,613 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 7,876 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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SY06 WSL is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 SY06 WSL, 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 SY06 WSL registered?

SY06 WSL is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2006.

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