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WL56 BVA

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

77,808 mi
Last recorded77,808 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL56 BVA
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 77,808 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 4 Sep 2015 73,343 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 73,170 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 73,170 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 20 May 2014 67,415 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 62,895 miles

Both rear suspension bump stops missing

Front brake discs & pads worn

Slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar link

Towing socket missing

Pass 21 May 2012 56,089 miles

N/s/r bump stops missing

Remains of beam benders on headlamps

Pass 17 May 2011 45,424 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 45,413 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 May 2010 33,529 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 29,030 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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WL56 BVA is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BVA, 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 WL56 BVA registered?

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

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