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WL06 NLJ

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

37,901 mi
Last recorded37,901 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL06 NLJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 37,901 miles

Rear exhaust casing rusty

Pass 23 Jun 2025 36,825 miles

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing is corroded/deteriorated but not leaking at time of inspection

Pass 17 Jun 2024 35,523 miles

Rear exhaust rusty

Pass 19 Jun 2023 34,156 miles

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 31 May 2022 32,555 miles

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 14 Jun 2021 31,276 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 31,276 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 30,399 miles

Rear exhaust rusty

Pass 11 Jun 2019 28,914 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 26,913 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 25,290 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 23,753 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 22,679 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 21,587 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 20,247 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 19,071 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 17,322 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 14,158 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 16,285 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 26 Jun 2009 10,821 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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WL06 NLJ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 NLJ, 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 NLJ registered?

WL06 NLJ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 July 2006.

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