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WL06 HVW

2006 Citroen C3

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

124,613 mi
Last recorded124,613 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL06 HVW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 124,613 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2021 124,611 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 119,173 miles

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

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

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

front exhust mounting not suporting

l/h and r/h front brake discs becomeing poor inner face

l/h and r/h rear tyres moderatly perished

Pass 21 Feb 2019 111,144 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to perish around outer sidewall

Fail 21 Feb 2019 111,138 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect main beam (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure silencer strap broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

both rear tyres starting to perish around outer sidewall

Pass 2 Feb 2018 105,543 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 99,454 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 92,877 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly rough

Rear slight cracking in tread

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 83,407 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 74,382 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 64,506 miles

front tyres worn close to limit on edges

Fail 4 Jun 2013 64,500 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

front tyres worn close to limit on edges

Pass 13 Jun 2012 55,631 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 46,224 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 37,310 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 29,499 miles

front brakes starting to wear low

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 HVW is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WL06 HVW, 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 HVW registered?

WL06 HVW is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 June 2006.

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