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WF56 GWL

2006 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

106,788 mi
Last recorded106,788 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF56 GWL
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2021 106,788 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 105,055 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 104,575 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 100,713 miles

FRONT COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

Offside Front SUSPENSION TOP MOUNT NOISEY NOT RESULTING IN INABILITY TO MOVE STEERING

Pass 19 Sep 2017 98,782 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 14 Sep 2016 90,871 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 81,110 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2015 81,110 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2014 67,875 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Front number plate cracked

Fail 13 Sep 2013 56,051 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front registration plate cracked

rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 13 Sep 2013 56,051 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front registration plate cracked

rear suspension bump stops missing

Pass 7 Sep 2012 44,487 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 36,069 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 29,024 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 29,024 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 22,254 miles

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

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

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

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

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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WF56 GWL is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WF56 GWL, 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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WF56 GWL is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 September 2006.

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