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WP55 NVC

2006 Citroen C3

Silver Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

110,776 mi
Last recorded110,776 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP55 NVC
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 110,776 miles

Coil spring corroded N/S/R and O/S/R (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

O/S Handbrake effort poor

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 100,910 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 100,910 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 90,919 miles

rear brakes noisy

Fail 12 Sep 2018 90,919 miles

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

rear brakes noisy

Pass 14 Sep 2017 82,265 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracking but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Offside Rear tyre tread cracking but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Fail 14 Sep 2017 82,265 miles

Central Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracking but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Offside Rear tyre tread cracking but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 22 Sep 2016 75,612 miles

Offside Front WATER IN HEADLIGHT

Fail 21 Sep 2016 75,612 miles

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

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

Offside Front WATER IN HEADLIGHT

Pass 22 Sep 2015 69,815 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2015 69,815 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 63,512 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2014 58,865 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 48,283 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 39,229 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)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 26,737 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 16,261 miles

slight damage to n/s/f tyre outer wall

Pass 15 Jan 2009 9,672 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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WP55 NVC is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Silver with a 1,398cc diesel 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 WP55 NVC, 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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WP55 NVC is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 27 January 2006.

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