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WP55 NZW

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

115,335 mi
Last recorded115,335 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP55 NZW
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 115,335 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 94,832 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box outer skin corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 92,700 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 92,700 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Remains on when lights are switched on (4.3.3 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 90,897 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 89,403 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 87,488 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

temporary type fuel cap fitted

Fail 6 Jul 2020 87,488 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

temporary type fuel cap fitted

Pass 4 May 2019 84,485 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2018 82,441 miles

tempoary type fuel cap fitted

Pass 25 May 2017 80,622 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 80,622 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 78,208 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)

Fail 24 Jun 2016 78,208 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 69,085 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 19,931 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 31 Aug 2013 47,022 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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

exhaust system corroded

front lateral bar insecure bolt missing

nearside front tyre is perished caused by seperation or partial failure of its structure

nearside rear door damaged

offside front tyre is perished caused by seperation or partial failure of its structure

all stop lamps working but do not always illuminate when brake pedal is depressed

Pass 14 Mar 2012 36,783 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 32,901 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 32,901 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Mar 2009 25,529 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f tyre cut in sidewall

Pass 9 Mar 2009 25,529 miles

n/s/f tyre cut in sidewall

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 NZW is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 NZW, 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 WP55 NZW registered?

WP55 NZW is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 22 February 2006.

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