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WJ06 NWE

2006 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

90,882 mi
Last recorded90,882 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 90,882 miles

Handbrake lever long travel

Pass 2 Oct 2024 88,056 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 87,044 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Sep 2023 87,044 miles

Central Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction toys and beads (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 84,003 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 84,003 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 80,748 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 78,249 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 78,249 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 74,921 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 74,921 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Front Wipers not tested

Nearside Rear Suspension rubber bump stop missing

Pass 12 Sep 2018 71,508 miles

Noise from underbonnet possibly injector leak

Pass 8 Sep 2017 68,028 miles

Both front wheels slightly restricted

Front brake discs heavily corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2017 68,028 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both front wheels slightly restricted

Front brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2016 64,667 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 60,749 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2014 56,994 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 53,718 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 50,040 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 47,748 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 42,502 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 36,936 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 36,935 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 36,482 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2009 36,482 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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 NWE is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 WJ06 NWE, 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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WJ06 NWE is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 April 2006.

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