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WP55 TYB

2006 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

126,117 mi
Last recorded126,117 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Citroen C354,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP55 TYB
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2020 126,117 miles

Nearside headlamp lens deteriorated

Oil leak

Rear seatbelt(s) slow to retract

Slight corrosion to vehicle structure

Slight damage to nearside door mirror

Fail 17 Jan 2020 126,117 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside headlamp lens deteriorated

Oil leak

Rear seatbelt(s) slow to retract

Slight corrosion to vehicle structure

Slight damage to nearside door mirror

Pass 18 Jan 2019 113,272 miles

Slight damage to nearside door mirror

Oil leak

Rear seatbelt(s) slow to retract

Slight corrosion vehicle structure

Pass 9 Jan 2018 99,710 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Rear x2 ()

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Slight corrosion to vehicle structure rear

Pass 28 Dec 2016 86,392 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 28 Dec 2016 86,368 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 19 Jan 2015 64,038 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 64,038 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 61,480 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

condensation in nearside front headlamp

slight cracking around offside front tyre sidewalls

Fail 4 Apr 2014 61,480 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

condensation in nearside front headlamp

slight cracking around offside front tyre sidewalls

Pass 19 Mar 2013 59,033 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 58,439 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2013 58,439 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 53,677 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 47,525 miles

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

Offside Front 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 18 Jan 2010 37,517 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 27,313 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 TYB is a 2006 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 TYB, 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 TYB registered?

WP55 TYB is a 2006 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 January 2006.

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