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WJ06 NWV

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

122,594 mi
Last recorded122,594 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ06 NWV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2017 122,594 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 122,594 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 106,779 miles

Front brake application slightly uneven

Nearside Rear tyre getting close to limit

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear seat belts slow to retract

score damage to front windscreen

diesel injector/s chuffing fumes entering interior

Fail 15 Feb 2017 106,779 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Front brake application slightly uneven

Nearside Rear tyre getting close to limit

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear seat belts slow to retract

score damage to front windscreen

diesel injector/s chuffing fumes entering interior

Fail 14 Feb 2017 106,760 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases suspect injector seals? (7.1.2)

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)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 76,448 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2016 76,448 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 May 2015 71,943 miles

smell of fuel under bonnet (engine covered) suspect injector seal leak

Fail 26 May 2015 71,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

smell of fuel under bonnet (engine covered) suspect injector seal leak

Pass 4 Jun 2014 61,573 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine oil low!

Tracking check advised

Fail 4 Jun 2014 61,573 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine oil low!

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Tracking check advised

Pass 18 Jun 2013 55,796 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 654,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 48,169 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2012 48,103 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 400,232 miles
Fail 28 May 2011 40,082 miles

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

slight noise on rear wheel bearings

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 May 2010 32,920 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 25,273 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 25,273 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 NWV is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 NWV, 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 NWV registered?

WJ06 NWV is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2006.

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