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WK06 VFM

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

143,711 mi
Last recorded143,711 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK06 VFM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2020 143,711 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 138,477 miles

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

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

imbalance front brakes offside lower effort 20%

nearside/offside front tyres worn/wearing on edges

none standard wheels fitted at time of test , wear/corrosion in front brake disc faces

smell of fumes at engine bay covers fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2018 127,122 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

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

exhaust centre heat shield insecure , some wear in front brake disc faces

none standard wheels and bolts fitted to vehicle at time of test

smell of diesel fumes from engine bay covers fitted

some imbalance front brakes offside lower effort 20%

Pass 24 Nov 2017 120,111 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight brake drag nearside rear , exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 24 Nov 2017 120,111 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight brake drag nearside rear , exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 25 Nov 2016 109,324 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Nov 2016 109,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 102,720 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2016 102,720 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2015 92,828 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both steering rack ends slight play

Pass 4 Feb 2015 92,828 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both steering rack ends slight play

Pass 25 Feb 2014 83,765 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2014 83,765 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 83,323 miles

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

rear wiper split

service light on

Fail 20 Aug 2013 83,323 miles

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

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

rear wiper split

service light on

Fail 20 Aug 2013 83,305 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 71,545 miles

damage to nearside front wheel arch

rear plate slightly deteriorated

slight damage to nearside front wheel arch

Fail 28 Apr 2012 71,545 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

damage to nearside front wheel arch

rear plate slightly deteriorated

slight damage to nearside front wheel arch

Pass 13 May 2011 61,236 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 61,156 miles

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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 51,403 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 40,891 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 VFM is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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