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WG56 BYO

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

108,588 mi
Last recorded108,588 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG56 BYO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2020 108,588 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14/82t (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 97,977 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 97,976 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 82,957 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 82,957 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 63,361 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 63,361 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 62,057 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 62,057 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm coards showing (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2015 56,852 miles

management light on

nsr tyre perished in tread

osf droplink top boot slightly deteriorated

osr tyre perished in tread

Pass 10 Jun 2014 52,238 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 47,652 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 44,478 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear coils slightly corroded

oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2011 40,881 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 40,856 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 31,048 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 30,998 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 22,792 miles

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

oil leak from headgasket aera

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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WG56 BYO is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue 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 WG56 BYO, 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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WG56 BYO is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 24 November 2006.

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