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WF56 LCE

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

121,403 mi
Last recorded121,403 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF56 LCE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2023 121,403 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside no plate lamp dim

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill very soft (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Dec 2023 121,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside no plate lamp dim

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill very soft (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 117,226 miles

em light on

n/s outer sill otl

n/s/f coil spring

o/s outer sill otl

o/s/f lower drop link rubber

Pass 15 Dec 2021 112,723 miles

e.m light on

n.s outer sill

stone chip

Fail 15 Dec 2021 112,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

e.m light on

n.s outer sill

stone chip

Pass 6 Jan 2021 109,183 miles

Nearside Rear sill

Fail 6 Jan 2021 109,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear sill

Pass 27 Jun 2019 101,093 miles

ageing o/s/r tyre

bonnet pull

play o/s/f drop link

Fail 27 Jun 2019 101,093 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

ageing o/s/r tyre

bonnet pull

n/s/f side light dim

play o/s/f drop link

Pass 20 Jun 2018 92,141 miles

o/s sun visor

stone chip

Pass 14 Jun 2017 86,012 miles

drivers sunvisor

Fail 14 Jun 2017 86,012 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

back box and strape

drivers sunvisor

front inner pads

nail n/s/r tyre

screw o/s/r tyre

Pass 30 Jun 2016 79,672 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 73,388 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2015 73,388 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2014 66,946 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 59,567 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 52,969 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 52,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

n/s wiper split

Pass 11 Jul 2011 47,109 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 35,490 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 35,490 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 24,991 miles

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

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 LCE is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 WF56 LCE, 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 WF56 LCE registered?

WF56 LCE is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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