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WG56 LBU

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

107,717 mi
Last recorded107,717 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2023 107,717 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front bumper damaged

Front radiator support damaged and broken but still secure

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch liner missing

Fail 17 Aug 2023 107,717 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn and boot has a small cut (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front bumper damaged

Front radiator support damaged and broken but still secure

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch liner missing

Pass 27 Jul 2022 101,356 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front bumper damaged but still secure

Front radiator mounting broken but secure by other fixings

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch liner missing

Pass 12 Aug 2021 99,288 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Rear springs corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2020 97,402 miles

Front brake pads between 5-6 k

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 95,535 miles

Exhaust corroded.

Pass 7 Mar 2018 86,346 miles

Exhaust corroded.

Front brake discs corroded and worn.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front door check strap broken.

Pass 8 Mar 2017 73,583 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 73,582 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65x14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 58,976 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 44,869 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 40,725 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 40,725 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 37,403 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 37,403 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 34,029 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 29,282 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres on 2mm tread both rear tyres on 3mm tread

light cracking rear tyres

Fail 28 Feb 2011 29,282 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres on 2mm tread both rear tyres on 3mm tread

light cracking rear tyres

Fail 4 Mar 2010 19,145 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 19,145 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 LBU is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol 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 LBU, 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 LBU is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 December 2006.

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