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WL06 CAU

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

109,609 mi
Last recorded109,609 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL06 CAU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 109,609 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 109,609 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 101,849 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Temp repair to o/s mirror

Pass 23 Oct 2018 96,199 miles

Rear suspension bump stops missing

Fail 23 Oct 2018 96,199 miles

Rear suspension bump stops missing

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 91,486 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 91,486 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 89,515 miles

Both rear suspension bump stops missing.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 82,634 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 73,931 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2015 73,931 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2014 62,914 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 62,914 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Dec 2012 51,280 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 48,146 miles

All tyres cracking/perishing from age.

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 42,224 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2011 42,224 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2010 28,935 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 13,712 miles

n/s/f tyre has slight side wall damage no cords exposed

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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WL06 CAU is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WL06 CAU, 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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WL06 CAU is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 21 April 2006.

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