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WJ06 FOU

2006 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

195,537 mi
Last recorded195,537 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ06 FOU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2019 195,537 miles

all four road tyres are worn to limits strong advise

oil leak on engine strong advise

Pass 18 Jun 2018 188,220 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 179,299 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 170,734 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 170,604 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 163,090 miles

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

high level brake light inop.

Fail 10 Jun 2015 163,042 miles

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

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

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

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

high level brake light inop.

Pass 10 Jun 2014 154,204 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 146,943 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 146,941 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 137,660 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 127,368 miles

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Fail 10 Jun 2011 127,368 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 25 Jun 2010 118,997 miles

off side front tyre becoming close to limet

Pass 27 Apr 2009 107,577 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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WJ06 FOU is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WJ06 FOU, 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 WJ06 FOU registered?

WJ06 FOU is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 April 2006.

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