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WF56 UPB

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

60,382 mi
Last recorded60,382 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF56 UPB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 60,382 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 26 Jan 2018 60,382 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 60,168 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Fail 24 Oct 2017 60,057 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Oct 2016 51,077 miles

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)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear wheel bearing noisy

Fail 25 Oct 2016 51,077 miles

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)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

offside rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 30 Sep 2015 39,299 miles

engine management light on

nearside rear tyre only just legal on outer edge (1.6mm)

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit (3mm)

Fail 30 Sep 2015 39,299 miles

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

engine management light on

nearside rear tyre only just legal on outer edge (1.6mm)

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit (3mm)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 31,115 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

note/brake pads not visible

rear exhaust box band corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2014 31,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

both front tyre sidewall perishing

note/brake pads not visible

rear exhaust box band corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2013 23,270 miles

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2013 23,270 miles

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 16 Oct 2012 18,950 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE ON 2MM TREAD NEARSIDE ON 3MM TREAD BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING

Pass 24 Oct 2011 15,217 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 10,866 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 10,866 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 7,230 miles

Engine oil level high.

Fail 1 Oct 2009 7,230 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Engine oil level high.

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 UPB is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 UPB, 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 UPB registered?

WF56 UPB is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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