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WJ06 VVO

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

58,774 mi
Last recorded58,774 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ06 VVO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2023 58,774 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 56,624 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 56,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 49,070 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 49,011 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mountings defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2020 44,011 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 44,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light to rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light to rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near limit and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near limiters and cracking in treads (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 41,166 miles

Central Rear sign's of corrosion on rear axle but not seriously weakened

Pass 14 Sep 2018 40,179 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s + o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s + o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 38,974 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front wheel binding slightly

Nearside Rear tyre sidewalls cracking

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

exhaust deteriorating

underbody components corroding

Fail 8 Sep 2017 38,930 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front wheel binding slightly

Nearside Rear tyre sidewalls cracking

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

exhaust deteriorating

underbody components corroding

Pass 26 Aug 2016 36,157 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

exhaust aystem badly detorated throught

Fail 26 Aug 2016 36,157 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust aystem badly detorated throught

Pass 7 Aug 2015 34,786 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 31,305 miles

Rear silencer outer casing corroded/split

Pass 27 Mar 2013 26,330 miles

Rear number plate is starting to delaminate but was still readable at time of test

Rear silencer is corroded but was still secure and not blowing at time of test. advised soon replacement

Fail 27 Mar 2013 26,330 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear number plate is starting to delaminate but was still readable at time of test

Rear silencer is corroded but was still secure and not blowing at time of test. advised soon replacement

Pass 22 Mar 2012 21,982 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 21,974 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 16,045 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 12,535 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 9,855 miles

"SAT NAV" support bracket was encroaching more than 10mm in the swept area.

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 VVO is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VVO, 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 VVO is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 20 March 2006.

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