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WF56 XEX

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

121,639 mi
Last recorded121,639 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF56 XEX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2022 121,639 miles

Offside Headlight pattern only just met requirements.

Pass 7 Jan 2021 118,615 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 114,439 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 108,697 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At joint just before rear box. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 101,555 miles

Both rear bump stops missing.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread at 2mm. (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs rusty. (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 93,485 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 93,442 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear back box. (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both front indicators. (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread at 2.5mm. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread at 2mm. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy when wheel spun.

Pass 4 Jan 2016 86,064 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 78,551 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 78,551 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 68,138 miles

front disc track inners corroded and ridged.

o/s/f tyre tread wearing on inner edge.

Pass 2 Jan 2013 59,875 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 52,195 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 42,781 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 33,881 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 25,773 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 XEX is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XEX, 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 XEX registered?

WF56 XEX is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 October 2006.

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