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WG06 GWE

2006 Citroen C3

Gold Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2022
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

140,339 mi
Last recorded140,339 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG06 GWE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2021 140,339 miles

Nearside Front headlamp has condensation in but acceptable

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2021 140,335 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front headlamp has condensation in but acceptable

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 137,999 miles

Exhaust heatshields insecure

Nearside Front tyre has a cut to inner sidewall

Offside Front tyre has a cut to outer sidewall and worn smooth to inner edge

Offside Rear tyre heavily perishing

Oil leaks

Rear number plate fading

Water in nearside front headlamp/indicator

Fail 1 Sep 2020 137,999 miles

Exhaust heatshields insecure

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre has a cut to inner sidewall

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front tyre has a cut to outer sidewall and worn smooth to inner edge

Offside Rear tyre heavily perishing

Oil leaks

Rear number plate fading

Water in nearside front headlamp/indicator

Pass 13 May 2019 131,241 miles

oil leak from engine

rear number plate deteriorating

both boot lid support struts weak

lower engine stabiliser mount deteriorating

slight rotational noise from nearside rear wheel when spun

Fail 13 May 2019 131,241 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

both boot lid support struts weak

lower engine stabiliser mount deteriorating

oil leak from engine

rear number plate deteriorating

slight rotational noise from nearside rear wheel when spun

Pass 15 May 2018 124,451 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 May 2018 124,448 miles

Fuel system component leaking injector (7.2.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 117,381 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front wheel arch splash shield damaged

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 116,105 miles

both front wiper blades slightly smearing screen

nearside front shock absorber damp

Pass 10 Nov 2015 112,725 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

oil leak

plastic over sills

Fail 9 Nov 2015 112,725 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

oil leak

plastic over sills

Pass 11 Nov 2014 111,598 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 105,791 miles

slight noise to nsf wheel bearing

Fail 17 Feb 2014 105,791 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

osf wheel slight bind

Pass 20 Feb 2013 96,515 miles

front tyres wearing low on edges

Fail 20 Feb 2013 96,514 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both wiper blades split

front tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 14 Mar 2012 86,238 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 86,238 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 74,507 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 74,505 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 70,743 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 70,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 28 May 2010 65,787 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 65,787 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 41,127 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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WG06 GWE is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Gold with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 GWE, 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 GWE is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 9 June 2006.

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