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WN56 VZU

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

120,446 mi
Last recorded120,446 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN56 VZU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 120,446 miles

Nearside Rear parking brake requires adjustments

Play in rack end

Fail 22 Aug 2024 120,373 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake requires adjustments

Play in rack end

Pass 15 Aug 2023 118,284 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear shocks corroding.

Fail 15 Aug 2023 118,283 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear shocks corroding.

Pass 27 Aug 2022 110,261 miles

Both front tyre edge wear, also cracks appearing.

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2022 110,261 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system flex (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front tyre edge wear, also cracks appearing.

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 108,605 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 107,159 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jan 2020 107,157 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 96,638 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 96,635 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 89,050 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Jan 2018 89,049 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working Intermittent (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working Intermittent (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 80,676 miles

bonnet lever pull insecure

Pass 6 Jan 2016 63,655 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

engine oil low

items in screen moved

Pass 12 Dec 2014 56,694 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear exhaust support detiorated

Fail 12 Dec 2014 56,694 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear exhaust support detiorated

Pass 9 Dec 2013 44,730 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/f inner wheel-arch liner insecure

n/s/r tyre has nail in outer edge

wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

Fail 9 Dec 2013 44,730 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/f inner wheel-arch liner insecure

n/s/r tyre has nail in outer edge

wheel-trims fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 7 Dec 2012 34,713 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 31,438 miles

front tyres 2mm

Pass 16 Dec 2010 27,209 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 21,235 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 21,235 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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 VZU is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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