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WG56 DCX

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

81,543 mi
Last recorded81,543 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2022
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG56 DCX
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2022 81,543 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill has signs of corrosion under paint finish (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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 23 Aug 2022 81,543 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill has signs of corrosion under paint finish (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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 17 Aug 2021 79,139 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

air filter pipes are loose and insecure

Pass 13 Aug 2020 76,378 miles

Brakes slightly over reactive

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Brake servo pipe insecure and wearing against intake pipe

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear tyre has a screw in it

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 76,377 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.8 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185 60 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brakes slightly over reactive

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Brake servo pipe insecure and wearing against intake pipe

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear tyre has a screw in it

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 73,371 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 69,746 miles

Nearside washer jet broken or not fitted correctly

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

Significant oil leak. CHECK OIL

Fail 1 Aug 2018 69,739 miles

Emissions not tested likely to cause malfunction of equipment. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Undertray likely to become detached connected to wheel arch liner which is also loose (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside washer jet broken or not fitted correctly

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

Significant oil leak. CHECK OIL

Pass 9 Aug 2017 64,769 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f and o/s/f (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Aug 2017 64,769 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f and o/s/f (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 59,096 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 54,464 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 54,464 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 47,778 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2013 40,164 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 32,464 miles

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)

Fail 7 Aug 2012 32,464 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 24,898 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 16,555 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 11,959 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 DCX is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DCX, 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 WG56 DCX registered?

WG56 DCX is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 November 2006.

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