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WL55 LKM

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

114,398 mi
Last recorded114,398 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2021
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL55 LKM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2021 114,398 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect and leaking (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside front brake flexi insecurely clipped

Pass 21 Sep 2020 109,100 miles

Driver's door check strap broken

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

Nearside Front Flexible brake hose not secured to strut

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 8 Sep 2020 109,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam leveler/aim not tested (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Driver's door check strap broken

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Flexible brake hose not secured to strut

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 12 Sep 2019 103,320 miles

Nearside Front Flexible brake hose not secured to strut

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Bump stops missing

Pass 3 Sep 2018 94,445 miles

Nearside Rear Bump stop missing

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 3 Sep 2018 94,445 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Bump stop missing

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Sep 2017 83,649 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 81,717 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 75,106 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 67,955 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 67,955 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 61,021 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 53,535 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 46,807 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 46,807 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 26 Jan 2011 37,584 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 37,584 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jan 2010 28,372 miles

both front tyres getting low

Pass 14 Jan 2009 18,729 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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WL55 LKM is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol 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 WL55 LKM, 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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WL55 LKM is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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