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WL56 FBO

2006 Citroen C3

Black Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

59,509 mi
Last recorded59,509 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL56 FBO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2023 59,509 miles

front & rear suspension components have heavy surface corrosion

Pass 10 Mar 2022 55,318 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 10 Mar 2022 55,316 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Mar 2021 49,293 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2021 49,292 miles

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury front grille (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 42,159 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes and hoses covered in wax oyl (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 39,640 miles

Front sub frame corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside and nearside rear chassis sections corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2019 39,639 miles

Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front sub frame corroded

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

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside and nearside rear chassis sections corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2018 36,409 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear tyres perished and cracked

electric power steering has more assistance to right hand lock compared to left hand?

front subframe damaged

slight travel in foot brake

underside and components covered in surface corrosion

Fail 19 Apr 2018 36,407 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp aim too low offside and nearside (1.8)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear tyres perished and cracked

electric power steering has more assistance to right hand lock compared to left hand?

front subframe damaged

underside and components covered in surface corrosion

Pass 21 Apr 2017 33,657 miles

Offside Front mirror loose

Fail 21 Apr 2017 33,657 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear lights faulty

Offside Front mirror loose

Pass 20 Apr 2016 31,648 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 25 Apr 2015 29,436 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front exhaust bracket has split

Pass 25 Apr 2015 29,436 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

front exhaust bracket has split

Pass 25 Apr 2014 26,834 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

o/s/f mirror loose

o/s/f seatbelt twisted

Fail 25 Apr 2014 26,834 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f mirror loose

o/s/f seatbelt twisted

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 25 Apr 2013 23,560 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

slight corrosion to front brake discs

temporary repair carried out to offside mirror

Fail 24 Apr 2013 23,559 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

slight corrosion to front brake discs

temporary repair carried out to offside mirror

Pass 15 Nov 2011 18,342 miles

offside mirror has been taped up but is secure

rear silencer mounting temporarily repaired but exhaust still secure

Fail 14 Nov 2011 18,342 miles

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

offside mirror has been taped up but is secure

rear silencer mounting temporarily repaired but exhaust still secure

Pass 2 Nov 2010 16,763 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 13,436 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 FBO is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Black with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 FBO, 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 FBO is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 13 November 2006.

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