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WG06 FHW

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

159,137 mi
Last recorded159,137 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG06 FHW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 159,137 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 159,137 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 150,413 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play tierod (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Fail 28 Mar 2018 150,412 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65r14 worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play tierod (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Pass 7 Apr 2017 140,381 miles

Nearside Rear wheelbearing slightly noisey

Nearside outer sill corroded

Rear exhaust mounting broken(still supported by others)

wheel arch trims rubbing on antirollbar links

Fail 5 Apr 2017 140,344 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheelbearing slightly noisey

Nearside outer sill corroded

Rear exhaust mounting broken(still supported by others)

wheel arch trims rubbing on antirollbar links

Pass 4 Apr 2016 128,681 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

Fail 4 Apr 2016 128,681 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2015 121,798 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 121,798 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 114,972 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 105,638 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 92,277 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 92,270 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 88,077 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 73,539 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 74,539 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 57,720 miles

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

chip in front windscreen outside of swept area

n/s/f door mirror casing loose but unit secure

n/s/r bump stop missing

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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WG06 FHW is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 WG06 FHW, 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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WG06 FHW is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 14 June 2006.

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