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WG56 BZA

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2023
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

124,946 mi
Last recorded124,946 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG56 BZA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2022 124,946 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2021 124,944 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 113,495 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 100,774 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2019 100,774 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 94,855 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorated / corroded

rear suspension components slightly corroded

wipers slightly deteriorated / worn

Fail 31 Aug 2018 94,855 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

rear exhaust box deteriorated / corroded

rear suspension components slightly corroded

wipers slightly deteriorated / worn

Pass 5 Sep 2017 89,069 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2016 73,621 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 65,855 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 65,855 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 4 Feb 2015 65,855 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

engine management warning lamp staying on indicating a fault

Fail 3 Jan 2014 64,574 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front tyres worn on inner edge

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE BADLY WORN ON OUTER EDGE

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 64,574 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front tyres worn on inner edge

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE BADLY WORN ON OUTER EDGE

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

Fail 3 Jan 2013 59,649 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 59,649 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside rear tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Pass 6 Jan 2012 56,115 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 56,109 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 51,260 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 4 Jan 2011 51,260 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front tyres worn on inner edge

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jan 2010 45,778 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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WG56 BZA is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BZA, 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 BZA is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 December 2006.

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