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WJ06 VVW

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,215 mi
Last recorded86,215 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ06 VVW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2019 86,215 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2019 86,210 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all 4 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

bolt loose on engine mount

Pass 28 Sep 2018 78,943 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 78,940 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 72,771 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 72,770 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 65,998 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges worn on limits advs urgent change (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on edges advs urgent change (4.1.E.1)

advs tracking check

Fail 20 Oct 2016 65,997 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges worn on limits advs urgent change (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on edges advs urgent change (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 59,846 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 55,554 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 50,226 miles

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)

adv rear bump stops missing

adv rear exhust strap corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2013 46,283 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 41,108 miles

advise nsr bump stop missing

Fail 13 Feb 2012 41,108 miles

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

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

advise nsr bump stop missing

Fail 14 Feb 2011 34,918 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 34,918 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 28,575 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 20,242 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 VVW is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VVW, 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 VVW is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 2 March 2006.

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