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WF06 BWG

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

82,130 mi
Last recorded82,130 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF06 BWG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2020 82,130 miles

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

both rear shocks corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2020 82,130 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 175 / 65 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

both rear shocks corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2019 78,308 miles

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

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

both rear shocks outer casing corroded

Fail 13 Jun 2019 78,308 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65 14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

both rear shocks outer casing corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2018 75,145 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking up (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 71,638 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Front Lower Oil leak ()

Front Upper Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view interior mirror fading (8.1.2a)

Rear both sides/dampers corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2017 71,638 miles

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

Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides/corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)

Front Lower Oil leak ()

Front Upper Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view interior mirror fading (8.1.2a)

Rear both sides/dampers corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2016 67,590 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 20 Jun 2016 67,590 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2015 63,531 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 55,201 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 55,201 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 48,226 miles

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

n/s/r bump stop rubber missing

Fail 16 Aug 2013 48,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r bump stop rubber missing

v/slight noise rear w/b

Pass 16 Aug 2012 39,221 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Aug 2011 31,875 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres cracking sidewall

o/s sun visor loose n/s little loose

screen scratched

slight play top s/column

Pass 12 Aug 2011 31,875 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front tyres cracking sidewall

o/s sun visor loose n/s little loose

screen scratched

slight play top s/column

Pass 10 Sep 2010 23,776 miles

f/ tyres low

Pass 10 Sep 2009 16,407 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 15,107 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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WF06 BWG is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WF06 BWG, 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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WF06 BWG is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 March 2006.

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