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WG06 XLE

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

108,993 mi
Last recorded108,993 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2018
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG06 XLE
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2018 108,993 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2018 108,993 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 101,192 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 101,912 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 94,091 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre Wearing On Edges

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

Possible Fuel Residue On Gearbox. Advise Further Investigation Possible Fuel Leak

Fail 30 Jun 2016 94,062 miles

Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Gearbox Mount Bush Deteriorated (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre Wearing On Edges

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

Possible Fuel Residue On Gearbox. Advise Further Investigation Possible Fuel Leak

Pass 26 Jun 2015 85,252 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Gearbox mounting defective

Oil leak

Turbo noisey

Fail 24 Jun 2015 85,232 miles

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Gearbox mounting defective

Oil leak

Turbo noisey

Pass 24 Jun 2014 78,518 miles

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

Oil leak

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 20 Jun 2014 78,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 4 Nov 2013 75,319 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 65,640 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 45,850 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 May 2012 45,850 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 22,325 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 28 Jun 2010 19,575 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 14,719 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 XLE is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 XLE, 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 XLE is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 July 2006.

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