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WF56 MGE

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

114,794 mi
Last recorded114,794 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 114,794 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint and lower (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn heavily on inner edges

Fail 16 Aug 2017 114,794 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint and lower (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn heavily on inner edges

Pass 23 Aug 2016 103,312 miles

Bottom Radiator mounts broken, Radiator suspended by the hoses.

Fail 23 Aug 2016 103,312 miles

Bottom Radiator mounts broken, Radiator suspended by the hoses.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 92,970 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 92,965 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer box pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 83,379 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 83,338 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 76,938 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 69,071 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 68,899 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 61,067 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 52,804 miles

slight smell of fumes coming from engine

Pass 24 Sep 2009 11,693 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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WF56 MGE is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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