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WK56 VST

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

81,287 mi
Last recorded81,287 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK56 VST
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 81,287 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 78,681 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 78,680 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 74,242 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 74,116 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 69,884 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 69,760 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 65,042 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2014 58,593 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

injector seals leaking

Fail 20 Mar 2014 58,593 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

injector seals leaking

Fail 27 Mar 2013 51,820 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 51,820 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 44,698 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2011 38,526 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 38,526 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2010 33,230 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 29,198 miles

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

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

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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WK56 VST is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WK56 VST, 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 WK56 VST registered?

WK56 VST is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 25 September 2006.

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