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WN56 VZM

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

77,512 mi
Last recorded77,512 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN56 VZM
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 77,512 miles

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

front coil springs corroding

heat shield loose

long hand brake

os cv gaiter leaking grease

slight brake bind osr

Pass 22 Oct 2019 70,389 miles

osr tyre cracking in tread pattern

slight brake bind osr

osf drop link dust covers splitting

osr osf nsf coil springs corroding

front anti roll bar corroding

front indicators fading

long hand brake

Fail 22 Oct 2019 70,389 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

front anti roll bar corroding

front indicators fading

long hand brake

osf drop link dust covers splitting

osr osf nsf coil springs corroding

osr tyre cracking in tread pattern

slight brake bind osr

Pass 16 Nov 2018 64,494 miles

front coil springs corroded

front tyres both worn on edge (badly)

high level brake light inop

long handbrake

os drop link dust cover starting to split

slight brake bind osr

slight play in steering column

Fail 16 Nov 2018 64,494 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front coil springs corroded

front tyres both worn on edge (badly)

high level brake light inop

long handbrake

os drop link dust cover starting to split

slight brake bind osr

slight play in steering column

Pass 10 Nov 2017 58,580 miles

Both front springs corroded

Engine has oil leak

Radiator corroded

Rear springs corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2017 58,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both front springs corroded

Engine has oil leak

Radiator corroded

Rear springs corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2016 52,186 miles

condensation nsf head light

front indicator bulbs fading

oil leak

osf osr nsf coil springs corroding

Fail 31 Oct 2016 52,185 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

condensation nsf head light

front indicator bulbs fading

oil leak

osf osr nsf coil springs corroding

Pass 6 Nov 2015 46,141 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 6 Nov 2015 46,141 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 41,583 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 40,669 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 36,276 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)

Fail 24 Jan 2012 36,276 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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 31 Jan 2011 30,534 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 30,534 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 22 Oct 2009 22,924 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 22,924 miles

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

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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WN56 VZM is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 WN56 VZM, 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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WN56 VZM is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 October 2006.

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