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WL56 BVV

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

116,477 mi
Last recorded116,477 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 116,477 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp insecure loose slightly (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush strut top (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 99,383 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2019 99,382 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall cracked to suspected cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak at back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by tank (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 93,619 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear under body corrosion

Pass 17 Oct 2017 86,229 miles

Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

under trays engine and outer sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Oct 2016 79,196 miles

Body has slight corrosion under body (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 23 Oct 2015 73,673 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 73,673 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 68,878 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 68,878 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 63,187 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 58,165 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 58,157 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 51,871 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 51,864 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 41,358 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 30,548 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 BVV is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WL56 BVV, 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 BVV is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 16 October 2006.

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