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WG06 JCV

2006 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

136,722 mi
Last recorded136,722 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG06 JCV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2022 136,722 miles

Nearside Front wheel arch cover loose

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 130,374 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 121,440 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2020 120,567 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 May 2020 120,567 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 113,325 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened starting to corrode on the inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened starting to corrode on the inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2018 104,941 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2018 104,941 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres worn off on inside edge, [ tracking ? ] (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 May 2017 95,396 miles

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

under tray fitted

Fail 12 May 2017 95,396 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rears (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2016 87,079 miles

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

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

undertray fitted

Fail 13 May 2016 87,079 miles

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

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

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

undertray fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2015 80,835 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2015 80,533 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 72,319 miles

fanbelt frayed

front tyres worn on inner edges

slight play in both inner rack ends

Fail 9 Apr 2014 72,319 miles

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

fanbelt frayed

front tyres worn on inner edges

slight play in both inner rack ends

Pass 14 Mar 2013 59,530 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 48,447 miles

rear exhaust bracket corrroded

Pass 23 Mar 2011 33,546 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 23,657 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 23,544 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nsf tyre on 1.6mm tread depth 0n inner edge. both rear bump stops missing.

Pass 9 Apr 2009 11,843 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 11,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 JCV is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 JCV, 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 WG06 JCV registered?

WG06 JCV is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 June 2006.

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