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WK56 VSZ

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

177,691 mi
Last recorded177,691 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK56 VSZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2024 177,691 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 177,681 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 171,789 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 171,789 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2022 162,899 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 156,674 miles

Front Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Fail 24 Feb 2021 156,674 miles

Front Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 152,627 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 152,625 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2019 147,422 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2019 147,422 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 145,036 miles

Rear underside slight corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2017 141,094 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 128,859 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 113,781 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 101,700 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 87,207 miles

o/s/r tyre 2mm

Pass 31 Jan 2012 69,188 miles

air bag lamp on

Pass 27 Jan 2011 57,651 miles

o/s/r tyre 3mm

Pass 26 Jan 2010 44,439 miles

air bag lamp on

Pass 29 Jan 2009 32,458 miles

front tyres nearing legal limits 2mm

rear tyres 3mm

Pass 1 Feb 2008 10,924 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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WK56 VSZ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VSZ, 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 VSZ registered?

WK56 VSZ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 September 2006.

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The MOT history for WK56 VSZ shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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