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WG06 MBX

2006 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,831 mi
Last recorded129,831 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG06 MBX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 129,831 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 129,063 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2024 129,063 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested BROKEN COIL SPRING. (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 128,264 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 126,602 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 Dec 2021 124,870 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 124,870 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 121,933 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear slight corrosion on inner sill

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 121,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear slight corrosion on inner sill

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 118,904 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Nov 2019 118,901 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin injector leaking (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 112,041 miles

front brake discs inner faces corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2017 108,106 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2017 108,106 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2016 103,878 miles

engine oil low

engine under tray insecure

offside front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 6 Nov 2015 96,677 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2015 96,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2014 91,910 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 91,910 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 82,230 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2013 82,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

3rd brake light not working

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

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

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

passenger wiper blade split, however clearing screen

Pass 5 Nov 2012 74,472 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 74,471 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 65,372 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 55,685 miles

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

nearside wiper blade split

offside wiper blade split

Pass 16 Nov 2009 44,726 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 39,272 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 MBX is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MBX, 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 MBX is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 June 2006.

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