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WL56 BUV

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,406 mi
Last recorded127,406 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL56 BUV
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2023 127,406 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bearing has wear/slightly noisy

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 111,363 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bearing has wear

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bearing has wear

Offside 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))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 97,970 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 95,492 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear mounting corroded but exhaust secure at present (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust emissions just within limits after road testing

Fail 15 Jan 2021 95,492 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine carried out road test to clear exhaust . emissions now just pass (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust mounting defective rear mounting corroded but exhaust secure at present (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust emissions just within limits after road testing

Pass 18 Jan 2020 89,829 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 89,814 miles

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop lamp on constantly so cannot see side light (4.2.3 (c))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp stop lamp constantly illuminated (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 81,911 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2018 76,338 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2018 76,338 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/60/15 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 69,998 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 4 Sep 2015 64,391 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 64,371 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 58,472 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 53,087 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 53,063 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 48,321 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 40,710 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 33,753 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 26,539 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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WL56 BUV is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WL56 BUV, 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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WL56 BUV is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 28 October 2006.

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