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WK06 VDG

2006 Citroen C3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

141,184 mi
Last recorded141,184 miles
Recorded on17 May 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK06 VDG
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 May 2024 141,184 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear number plate light lens missing

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear suspension mounts /chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

air box pipe missing making car noisy

Fail 8 May 2024 141,071 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear mounts broken (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear number plate light lens missing

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective both rears detached (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working centre brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear suspension mounts /chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

air box pipe missing making car noisy

Pass 12 May 2023 134,589 miles

Central Front Air box pipe missing making it noisy

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sills corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Suspension mountsand chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2023 134,570 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear suspension mounts and rear chassis and both rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

air filter box has pipe missing making box noisy

Pass 13 Jan 2022 126,744 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 126,744 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault System reset (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 121,258 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing VERY BADLY perished / splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 114,358 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axel mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump gasket area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust mount corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2019 114,181 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axel mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump gasket area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust mount corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2018 108,689 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/inner sill area. (2.4.A.3)

suspension bushes perished.

Fail 14 Mar 2018 107,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

rear suspension/suspension mounts/ rear chassis legs/front sub-frame mounts slightly corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2017 102,385 miles

corrosion on nearside and offside rear chassis legs

damp around nearside front outer cv boot

Fail 10 Feb 2017 102,301 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

corrosion on nearside and offside rear chassis legs

damp around nearside front outer cv boot

Pass 29 Feb 2016 97,604 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 92,076 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 84,575 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 22 Feb 2013 76,412 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 76,412 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 64,854 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 64,854 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 55,186 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 45,337 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 35,532 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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WK06 VDG is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 WK06 VDG, 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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WK06 VDG is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 6 March 2006.

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