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WF56 OEL

2006 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

128,117 mi
Last recorded128,117 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2019 128,117 miles

Nearside Rear brake slight bind

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 117,487 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 111,124 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 111,124 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 107,142 miles

Front wipers smear screen slightly

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

Nearside Rear tyre 10 years old

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

Fail 16 Sep 2016 107,142 miles

Front wipers smear screen slightly

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre 10 years old

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

Pass 26 Aug 2015 98,963 miles

Front slight brake fluctuation

plastic cover on engine

Pass 17 Sep 2014 93,101 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

heavy corrosion exhaust tail box

Fail 17 Sep 2014 93,101 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

heavy corrosion exhaust tail box

heavy corrosion front brake discs

suspect front brake pads to be low, can not see with wheels in situ

Pass 25 Sep 2013 88,113 miles

175/65 14

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres 3mm tread

front brake discs corroded

nearside front tyre has damage to inner sidewall (no ply or cords exposed)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 81,205 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Sep 2012 81,182 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 66,724 miles

Handbrake travel high

Nearside rear brake slightly binding

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

Fail 20 Aug 2011 66,724 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Handbrake travel high

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake slightly binding

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 46,786 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 31,329 miles

front brake discs and pads are suspected to be wearing low

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 OEL 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 68.8%.

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

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