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WL06 CAV

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

61,419 mi
Last recorded61,419 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL06 CAV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2024 61,419 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear near and offside axle is corroded at its mount

Fail 18 Jun 2024 61,417 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear near and offside axle is corroded at its mount

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 57,768 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear near and offside axle mounting have started to corrode

Pass 24 Jun 2022 54,041 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 50,748 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 47,757 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 47,736 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 47,575 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Jun 2019 47,575 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2018 41,489 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 41,489 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 33,786 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 23,988 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 23,939 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 17,753 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 13,204 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 8,776 miles

advise oil leak from engine directly above exhaust downpipe.

Pass 3 Apr 2012 7,885 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 7,059 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 6,113 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 5,019 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 5,019 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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 CAV is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 WL06 CAV, 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 WL06 CAV registered?

WL06 CAV is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 April 2006.

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