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WL56 CXM

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

80,402 mi
Last recorded80,402 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL56 CXM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2023 80,402 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

AUX-BELT AND AUX-BELT DRIVE PULLEY HEAVILY DAMAGED.

Coolant leak HEADGASKET AND AT WATER PUMP. ()

Nearside Front INNER ARCH TRIM COVER LOOSE AND RUBBING ON WHEEL.

Pass 20 Jan 2022 53,550 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 43,469 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

headlamps blurred slightly

Fail 19 Jan 2021 43,469 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

headlamps blurred slightly

Pass 29 Jan 2020 42,297 miles

Offside Front wheel has slight rotational noise whilst rotated in the air (possible drive shaft joint)

Fail 29 Jan 2020 42,289 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front wheel has slight rotational noise whilst rotated in the air (possible drive shaft joint)

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 39,654 miles

Rear exhaust bracket slightly corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2017 37,403 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 35,861 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 33,257 miles

Back box mount snapped but exhaust is supported

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in it

Pass 19 Nov 2014 30,458 miles

Coolant leak

service due lamp on

Fail 19 Nov 2014 30,458 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Coolant leak

service due lamp on

Pass 14 Nov 2013 24,349 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2012 18,495 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs getting rusty on inside face

Pass 22 Nov 2012 18,495 miles

front brake discs getting rusty on inside face

Pass 21 Nov 2011 12,161 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 6,861 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 14,163 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 CXM is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CXM, 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 CXM registered?

WL56 CXM is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 November 2006.

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