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WP55 OSJ

2006 Citroen C3

Grey Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

85,188 mi
Last recorded85,188 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP55 OSJ
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 85,188 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe join (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 85,176 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe join (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 70,733 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 64,163 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 64,163 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 10 May 2016 61,487 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 54,788 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear tyre badly cracking

Pass 23 Apr 2014 46,148 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 46,148 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 May 2013 40,915 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 32,898 miles

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

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 2 Feb 2012 32,898 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 27,766 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 23,393 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 17,596 miles

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

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 OSJ is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Grey with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OSJ, 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 OSJ is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 23 February 2006.

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